Metal security screening at Kirkleatham Stable Block, Kirkleatham
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Redcar And Cleveland Regulatory Committee on 2 Sept 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought full metal permanent security screening for doors and windows on the ground and first floors.
“Permission is sought for installation of full metal perma security screening to ground and first floor doors/windows.”
Officer report
The site and its history
The stable block is a listed building in a conservation area, and earlier applications were not relevant to this proposal.
“The application relates to Kirkleatham Stable Block, Kirkleatham Lane, Kirkleatham. The stable block is a listed building located within Kirkleatham Conservation Area. An application for listed building consent is also with the local authority for determination under R/2026/0299/LB.”
“It is proposed to cover windows and doors with temporary steel sheets as security. This site previously was used for a stable block purpose for the Council. The security measures will have an impact on aesthetic values but are necessary to preserve historic values in the longer term. The screens will be reversible and have no physical impact on historic fabric.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers considered the screening acceptable because it would protect the heritage asset, remain reversible and respect the surrounding area.
“The works would seek to secure the heritage asset and would therefore accord with part h of policy SD3.”
“The principle of security screening on the building in this location is acceptable and the proposal would accord with the criteria h of policy SD3 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan.”
Officer report
Other planning effects
The proposal was considered not to harm neighbours, highways safety or crime prevention interests, and no habitat or nutrient issues arose.
“The application raises no issues in terms of highways safety and the application accords with part (p) of policy SD4 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan.”
“The application raises no issues in terms of crime prevention and the application accords with part m of policy SD4 Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
No public representations were received, while the conservation advisor raised no objection subject to the screening being time-limited.
“As a result of the consultation period no representations have been received.”
“No objection to the proposal on a time limited basis. Whilst impacting on aesthetic values, it will preserve historic fabric from vandalism and prevent any unfortunate occurrences as a result of unauthorised entry.”
Officer report
The committee decision
The committee granted planning permission subject to three conditions, including approved plans and removal of the screening by 1 September 2031.
“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Location Plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 31/03/2026 Site Plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 01/06/2026 Elevations as proposed received by the Local Planning Authority on 01/06/2026 Ground Floor Layout Plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 31/03/2026 First Floor Layout Plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 08/04/2026…”
“The security screening hereby permitted shall be removed on or before 01/09/2031) in accordance with a scheme of work submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority unless the prior consent of the Local Planning Authority has been obtained for an extension to the period of validity.”
Minutes
Sources
- Redcar And Cleveland Regulatory Committee minutes, 2 September 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Redcar And Cleveland's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Wednesday 2 September 2026
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