70, The Grove, Middlesbrough, TS7 8AJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/0115/FUL - Full Planning Refused

Proposal

Conversion of loft including hip to gable extension and dormer extension to rear Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
25 Mar 2026
Refused
18 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 18 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

Site constraints 12

Heritage

Conservation Area: Marton Village and The Grove

Environment & risk

Flood Alert Areas buffer = Middlesbrough BecksFlood zone 2Flood zone 3Spatial Flood Defences buffer = MWB u/s high ground

Planning designations

CS19 - Road SafetyCS4 - Sustainable DevelopmentCS5 - DesignDC1 - General DevelopmentH1 - Spatial StrategyH11 - Housing StrategyUDSPD - Urban Design SPD

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Important details

Application type
Full Planning
Postcode
TS7 8AJ
Received
25 Mar 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Ward
Marton East
Case officer
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Target decision
19 May 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
18 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Pyramid Architectural Designs

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14760399
Comments by
3 May 2026
Press notice
13 Apr 2026
Middlesbrough
Planning Authority Score
1.1/10
Poor
#289 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Middlesbrough is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #270 out of 296. 55% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% 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.

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Middlesbrough decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #289 of 296
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #274 of 296
38%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #270 of 296
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #251 of 296
50%
Minor dwellings approved
4 decided (1-9 homes)
40%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
56%
Change of use approved
36 decided
301
Total decisions
75 refused in the year to March 2026