Agenda and minutes

In the event the fire alarm sounds attendees will be advised to evacuate the building via the nearest fire exit and assemble at the Bottle of Notes opposite MIMA.

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and explained the Fire Evacuation Procedure.

There were no declarations of interest received at this point in the meeting.

The minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on 5 June 2025 were submitted and approved as a correct record.

Schedule – Page 9

Item 1 – Former Crombies Site, Emmerson Street – Page 11

Item 2 – Vacant land adjacent to new medical centre Stokesley Road – Page 33

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

25/0074/FUL, former Crombie's Site, Emmerson Street, Middlesbrough, TS5

6NS, Retrospective Erection of 6no. industrial units including associated parking (Demolition of existing industrial units)

Members were advised that permission was sought for some demolition of existing buildings on the site and the erection of 6 no. industrial units with use B2 and B8.  Members heard that some buildings had already been demolished and buildings erected in part which had been subject to a previous planning application that had been refused and subsequently dismissed at appeal.  Therefore, this application sought consent for a revised scheme.

The Planning Officer advised Members that the site had no specific allocation in the Local Plan.  It was located in a commercial/industrial area therefore the principle of the proposed industrial use on this site was considered suitable.  It was considered that the proposed development would provide a good reuse of the vacant site without a significant detrimental impact on surrounding properties.  The scale and design of the proposed units was in keeping with the surrounding area.

The revised plans reduced the depth of the units which in turn reduced the height of the building at its highest point. The revised plans also included more details in relation to a servicing area at the site and parking.

The proposed development fronts Emmerson/Stonehouse Street and sought to provide some parking / servicing directly in front of the units which would assist in providing for the comings and goings of the unit’s day to day. There was additional parking also being provided adjacent to the units. Members heard that when assessing the current proposals and taking into account the previous scheme

and Inspectors decision the Highway Authority now did not raise any concerns and

considered that the revised scheme adequately addresses the issues raised.

It was advised that the revised scheme looked to reduce the visual impact of the proposed units on the residential properties at Canterbury Grove. The development would increase the height of the boundary wall  by approximately 0.2m, taking the total wall height to 2.7m. The previously erected block and render wall would be removed. The small increase in height creates a parapet with the roof and

a box guttering system sitting behind it. The guttering system would have a downpipe

that runs internally to ensure it does not overhang the residential properties, and any

issues with the guttering can be maintained from within the site without need to gain

access from the residential properties.

The eaves height as proposed was more in keeping with single storey buildings and was no longer comparable to the eaves height of the two-storey houses as referenced by the Inspector.

The proposed scheme also significantly reduced the depth of the proposed units

which in turn reduced the height of the building at its highest point to approximately

4.2m which was over 1m lower than the original scheme which was dismissed by  ...  view the full minutes text for item 25/12

The Development Control Manager submitted details of new planning applications that had been received on a weekly basis over the last month. The purpose of this was to provide Members with the opportunity of viewing current live applications, which had yet to be considered by officers.

The Committee discussed the contents of the document. The officer advised that if Members felt that an application ought to be considered by the Committee, he should be advised accordingly.

Members raised concerns over accessing online applications, it was agreed that the Development Control Manager would provide training to Members before the next meeting of the Planning & Development Committee.

Agreed as follows:

·        Members noted the information presented

·        The Democratic Services Officer to arrange training on accessing online planning applications

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 Decision - 5 Dell Close, TS7 8JG

Enforcement Notice Compliance – 12 Levington Wynd

Enforcement Notice Compliance – Ormesby Institute

The Development Control Manager provided an update to Members on various planning appeals and Enforcement Notices.

The Chair informed the Planning and Development Committee that data would be presented at the next Planning & Development Committee which would include the number of planning applications heard at the Planning & Development Committee, numbers of appeals received, appeals overturned and dismissed.  The data for 2024/25 would be presented at the September meeting and then annually going forward.