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
Listed building consent was sought for full metal security screening on ground- and first-floor doors and windows.
“Listed Building Consent 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 listed, lies within a conservation area, and had no relevant planning history.
“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 planning permission is also with the authority for determination under R/2026/0218/F3.”
“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
Why officers supported it
Officers considered the reversible works would reduce risks to the heritage asset and would not cause long-term damage.
“The main issues to be considered in this application relate to the impact of the proposals on the impact upon the heritage asset, the fabric, character and appearance of the Listed Building.”
“The works proposed would help secure the building ensuring the risk of damage of the heritage asset is mitigated. The works proposed are reversable and would not result in long term damage to the building. Details of the fixings and sections have been provided with the application.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Historic England supported the proposal, and the conservation advisor raised no objection subject to a time-limited installation.
“Historic England recommends that your Council should approve this application, which, broadly, would conserve the significance of Kirkleatham Hall Stables unless it finds that other considerations indicate otherwise. Historic England recommends that the following should be discussed and agreed with your in-house conservation adviser.”
“No objection to the proposal on a time limited basis.”
Officer report
Public comments
The consultation produced no representations.
“The application has been advertised by means of a press notice, site notice and neighbour notification letters.”
“As a result of the consultation period no representations have been received…”
Officer report
The committee decision
The committee granted the application subject to conditions requiring commencement within three years and compliance with the approved plans.
“RESOLVED that Planning Permission be granted subject to the following conditions: -”
“The development shall not be begun later than the expiration of THREE YEARS from the date of this permission.”
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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- Officers recommended approval
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This committee's year
37 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 1 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.