48, Elmwood, Middlesbrough, TS8 0SR Data via plota.co.uk

26/0088/CLU - Certificate of Lawful Use Refused

Proposal

Certificate of lawful proposed use as small care facility (Use class C3(b)) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Feb 2026
Refused
20 Apr 2026
Appeal
Appeal lodged

Refused on 20 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 26 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Certificate of Lawful Use
Postcode
TS8 0SR
Received
24 Feb 2026
Validated
24 Feb 2026
Ward
Coulby Newham
Case officer
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Target decision
20 Apr 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
20 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Planning Potential

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14712699
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