Agenda and minutes

The minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on 9 April 2021 were submitted and approved as a correct record.

Schedule (page 11)

Item 1 – Whimsey Nook, Stainton Way (pages 13 to 20)

Item 2 – 3 Marton Moor Road (pages 21 to 29)

Item 3 – St Cuthberts Youth and Community Centre (pages 31 to 42)

The Head of Planning submitted plans deposited as applications to develop land under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and reported thereon.

21/0064/COU  Retrospective extension to residential curtilage with boundary fencing and wall to front at Whimsey Nook, Stainton Way, Middlesbrough, TS8 9DF for Mr and Mrs Kevin and Kathleen Wanless

ORDERED that the application be Deferred for the reasons set out below:

To allow further consideration of the details.

21/0109/FUL  Erection of detached domestic garage building to rear at 3 Marton Moor Road, Middlesbrough, TS7 0BL for Ms Chloe Brodrick

ORDERED that the application be Deferred for the reasons set out below:

To obtain a revised site location plan showing the application site abutting an adopted highway.

**In light of the non-pecuniary interest declared at the beginning of the meeting, prior to consideration of the following item, Councillor B Cooper left the meeting room**

21/0247/COU  Part change of use from church and community centre (D1) to public house (A4) with associated outdoor seating area at Former St Cuthberts Youth and Community Centre, Newport Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4BY for Mr Russell Towers

Full details of the planning application and the plan status were outlined in the report.  The report contained a detailed analysis of the application and analysed relevant policies from the National Planning Policy Framework and the Local Development Framework.

The Development Control Manager advised that the application sought planning permission to use part of the existing community centre as a drinking establishment (A4).  Although there were no significant alterations to the external appearance of the premises, part of the curtilage (between the building and the church to the north) was proposed for use as an outdoor drinking area.

The key issues to be considered as part of the application were the principle of a town centre use being situated outside any designated centre, and the potential detrimental impacts of the use and its associated operations (for example, any deliveries, refuse collections and outdoor seating area use) on the nearby residential properties.

The application under consideration was a resubmission of a previous application (20/0205/FUL).  Members of the Planning Committee refused the preceding application in November 2020, as it was considered that the proposed use and its associated activities would result in undue noise and disturbance upon the nearby local residents.

Members were informed that the application had been supported by a Sequential Assessment in order to provide justification for the proposed use in this edge-of-centre location.  Whilst it was the officer conclusion that the application failed the sequential approach, it was considered that the scale of the use would not be harmful to the vitality and viability of Middlesbrough Town Centre or any other recognised local centre.

To address the concerns of Members, the application had also been supported by a Noise Assessment, which considered the potential noise and disturbance from the use.  The assessment estimated the expected levels of noise from the premises and concluded that there was very little likelihood of any adverse noise  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21/3

The Head of Planning submitted details of planning applications which had been approved to date in accordance with the delegated authority granted to him at Minute 187 (29 September 1992).

NOTED

Appeal Ref: APP/W0734/W/20/3259145 Land to the South of 1 Marwood Wynd, Marwood Wynd, Stainton, Middlesbrough, TS8 9AD – Appeal Dismissed

The development proposed was described as construction of a detached dwelling with a detached double garage.

The main issue in the determination of the appeal was the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area bearing in mind the special attention that should be paid to the desirability of preserving the settings of the nearby Grade II* listed building, St Peter and St Pauls Church [List Entry: 1137540], and the Grade II Listed Building, Stainton House [List Entry: 1137500], as well as the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Stainton and Thornton Conservation Area.

Appeal Ref: APP/W0734/W/20/3265716 4, The Crescent, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SE – Appeal Dismissed

The development proposed was described as a proposed dwelling.

The main issues in the determination of the appeal were the effect of the proposal on:

• Designated heritage assets, with particular regard to the character and appearance of the Linthorpe Conservation Area and the setting of Grade II listed The Avenue Methodist Church; and
• The living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring dwellings, with particular regard to levels of outlook and privacy.

Appeal Ref: APP/W0734/D/20/3266046 110 Cambridge Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS5 5HP – Appeal Dismissed

The development proposed was a kitchen extension.

The main issue in the determination of the appeal was the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

In respect of the appeals, the Development Control Manager provided Members with details of the issues raised by the Planning Inspectorate.

NOTED