10 bungalows at Turford Avenue Social Club, Middlesbrough

What was proposed

Permission was sought for ten single-storey bungalows with associated hardstanding, landscaping and two off-street parking spaces per dwelling.

“It is the site of the former Turford Avenue social club, which has since been demolished and the site cleared. Burnholme Avenue wraps around the north and east of the site, with the southern boundary being shared with an adjacent place of worship (the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). Planning permission is sought for the construction of ten single-storey dwellings with associated hardstanding and landscape works.”

Officer report

Planning history

There was no relevant planning history for the site.

“There is no relevant planning history with the application site.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended conditional approval because the residential principle, design, layout, highways effects and technical matters were considered acceptable.

“Principle of Residential Development 1. Within the Council’s Local Plan and on the adopted Proposals Map, the application site is not allocated for any specific purpose. The application for 10 dwellings and associated works shall be considered against the relevant Development Plan policies.”

“Given the above considerations, it is deemed that the principle of residential development on the site is acceptable and in line with the relevant criteria of local Policies H1, H11 and CS4.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Neighbours made no representations, while consultees raised no objections subject to conditions and appropriate mitigation.

“Public Consultation The application was subject to the standard notification of neighbouring properties, which included a letter drop to 47 different addresses. Site notices were also displayed at strategic locations around the site. After the consultation period, there were no comments, objections or other representations received.”

“Natural England – No objections No objections subject to appropriate mitigation being secured. It is considered that without appropriate mitigation the application would: - have an adverse effect on the integrity of Teesmouth & Cleveland Coast Special Protection Area and Ramsar Site - damage or destroy the interest features for which Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest has been notified.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent supported the application, highlighting the neglected site, traditional materials, accessible housing, parking and nutrient mitigation.

Committee questions and debate

Members asked about site entrances, school and nursery congestion, financial viability and vehicle space on Turford Avenue.

“A Member queried if there would be two entrances to the site, as there may be congestion around a local school and nursery. It was clarified that the proposal was in line with the Tees Valley Highway Design guide.”

“A discussion took place about space for vehicular activity on Turford Avenue. It was clarified that the plans were compliant from this perspective.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The application was approved subject to the conditions detailed in the officer report.

“ORDERED that the application be Approved subject to the conditions detailed in the report.”

Minutes