Two-storey office containers at Kings Court Grangetown Depot, Grangetown
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Redcar And Cleveland Regulatory Committee on 23 Oct 2025.
What was proposed
Two storage containers would be stacked as two-storey offices, replacing existing cabins at the depot and providing office and welfare space.
“Permission is sought for siting of two storage containers as 2-storey office use.”
“The cabins would be stacked on top of each other with each individual cabin having a height of 2.53m. The cabins are 9.76m in length and 3.05m wide. External stairs would provide access to the top cabin. The location of the proposed cabins is within the existing depot yard and would see existing cabins removed to create the space.”
Officer report
Officers’ assessment
Officers considered the proposal acceptable because it supported the existing depot, suited the industrial setting, and would not harm amenity or highway safety.
“The application site is located within the development limits and within an existing industrial area. The site is located within Bolckow Industrial Estate which forms part of the wider South Tees Industrial Estate and Business Park protected under policy ED6 which seeks to promote economic growth. The…”
“The proposal would not have a significant adverse impact on neighbour amenity and the proposal raises no issues in terms of highways safety or crime prevention. The scale and design is acceptable and the proposal would respect the character of the site and surroundings…”
Officer report
Consultation responses
The consultation received no representations, while the Health and Safety Executive did not advise against and environmental protection raised no objections.
“As a result of the consultation period no representations have been received.”
“Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Environmental Protection) (Nuisance) (21/08/2025)”
Officer report
Committee consideration
The officer summarised the application report before members debated the proposal.
“The Officer summarised the officer report which had been pre-circulated.”
“Following the debate Members resolved to grant Planning Permission subject to the following conditions:-”
Minutes
Sources
- Redcar And Cleveland Regulatory Committee minutes, 23 October 2025
- 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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- Thursday 23 October 2025
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