Net Zero Industry Centre, Teesside University, Ferrous Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1DJ
Pending
26/0187/VAR - Variation of Condition
Description
Variation of condition 3 on application 25/0422/VAR to extend the temporary permission by a further 18 months
1.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#274 of 282
Middlesbrough is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #231 out of 282. 54% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Middlesbrough is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.
Middlesbrough decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #265 of 282
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #261 of 282
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #231 of 282
54%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #237 of 282
33%
Minor dwellings approved
6 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
59%
Change of use approved
32 decided
316
Total decisions
72 refused in 2025