Industrial units and car park at Goodwin Plc, Jubilee Building, Jubilee Site, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent

What was proposed

The application sought an industrial unit, two temporary storage units, car parking, external storage and an internal road.

“Description of the Application The application seeks full planning permission for the development of a car park, the erection of two temporary industrial units, the erection of one permanent industrial unit, the provision of external storage areas, and the construction of an internal access road linking Melville Street to the existing steel foundry site.”

“The unit labelled ‘existing temporary building 1’ would measure approximately 70m x 30m with a height of 7m, the second temporary building would be 80m x 10, with the larger new unit measuring 95m x 60m with a height of 16m. The buildings would be of a temporary construction, finished in galvanised steel sheeting with white plastic roofing.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The 2.2-hectare site formed part of the wider Goodwin site and was mostly previously developed land, with access through Botteslow Street.

“Site and its surroundings The site forms part of the wider Goodwin site, to the north of Leek Road. The existing Goodwin site lies to the east of the applications red line boundary and comprises of the Ivy House Foundry. The site generally slopes gently from south to north, with ground levels ranging from approximately 122.3m AOD to 132.2m AOD.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the scheme reused brownfield land, supported business expansion and employment, and mitigated open-space loss with £40,000.

“Accordingly, as a balanced approach whilst noting the provisions of the NPPF and policy CSP5, a financial contribution totalling £40,000 has been agreed between the applicant and officers. Ultimately, whilst the loss of open space weighs against the proposal, the contribution is considered to provide appropriate mitigation in this instance. This will be discussed in more detail under the relevant material consideration below.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways, environmental health, contaminated land, ecology, flood, coal and police consultees had no objections subject to conditions, while air quality and design also raised no objection.

“Responses of Consultees Local Highway Authority No objection – subject to conditions. Environmental Health No objection – subject to conditions. Contaminated Land No objection – subject to conditions. Air Quality No objection Lead Local Flood Authority No objection – subject to conditions. Ecology No objection – subject to conditions. The Coal Authority No objection – subject to conditions.”

“Publicity Carried Out 79 consultation letters were sent out. A site notice was displayed in accordance with the LPA’s adopted Statement of Community Involvement A press notice was published in accordance with the LPA’s adopted Statement of Community Involvement. The applicant carried out their own consultation exercise in September 2025.”

Officer report

Public comments

Two representations were received, including one objection concerning green space, biodiversity, landscaping, works, canal matters and lighting impacts on residential amenity.

“Material 3 rd Party Comments Received Total representations received: 2 comments received comprising of 1 objection comment and 1 neutral comment…”

“Loss of green space • Loss of biodiversity on site • A landscaping scheme would be better than a fence between the car park and Botteslow Street • Works have already commenced without the necessary consent • Trees could be planted between the site boundary and the canal • The wall between the site and the canal should be demolished • Concerns in relation to lighting from the development and impacts on residential amenity…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The committee heard from the applicant’s representative speaking in support of the application.

Committee amendments

Members were advised of changes to several conditions, deletion of two conditions and an additional drainage condition before deciding the application.

“Members were advised of an additional condition.”

“Members received representation from [name withheld], Goodwin PLC, speaking as the applicant in support of the application. Resolved – that the application be approved subject to the conditions (1- 26) as noted within the report submitted, subject to amended/deleted conditions 2, 10, 20, 14, 22 & 23, subject to an additional condition and subject to the prior signing of a S106 agreement.”

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