Recycling centre changes at Dunsdale Recycling Centre Redcar Road, Dunsdale
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Redcar And Cleveland Regulatory Committee on 19 Nov 2025.
What was proposed
The application proposed moving the fence to create more storage and installing a single-storey container cabin for staff welfare facilities.
“It is proposed that the existing fence within the wider site boundary be relocated to increase site storage. A new cabin is also proposed on site to improve the staff welfare facilities. The cabin would be located within the existing fence line and would be 9.76n in length and 3.05m in width. The container would be single storey and have a flat roof with a height of 2.53m.”
Officer report
The site
The recycling centre lies outside development limits between Dunsdale and Guisborough, with existing cabins and waste containers on site.
“The application relates to Dunsdale Recycling Centre, Redcar Road, Dunsdale. The existing facility is located outside of the development limits between Dunsdale and Guisborough. There are existing cabins on site along with the waste containers.”
Officer report
Earlier permissions
Earlier permissions covered the recycling site, boundary fencing, an extension, and gatehouse or site accommodation.
“R/2002/0595/F3 DEVELOPMENT OF A CIVIC AMENITIES RECYCLING SITE, INCLUDING NEW BOUNDARY PALISADE FENCING 1.8 METRES HIGH. Approved 12/12/2002”
“R/2004/0723/F3 EXTENSION TO EXISTING AMENITY SITE INCLUDING ERECTION OF A 2.1 METRE HIGH PALISADE FENCING AND ERECTION OF GATEHOUSE/SITE ACCOMMODATION. Approved 24/08/2004”
Officer report
Why officers supported it
Officers considered the location operationally necessary and found the proposal acceptable in principle, with suitable design and no significant effects on neighbours or highways.
“The principle of a relocated fence and new cabin in this location is acceptable and the proposal would accord with the aims of policies SD1 and SD3 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan.”
“The provision of a new container on site to provide welfare facilities is considered acceptable in the location and would not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area. The container would be within the existing site boundaries in a similar position to existing (and previous) containers.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
No public representations were received; the town council and environmental protection consultees did not object.
“Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Environmental Protection) (Contaminated Land) (06/11/2025)”
“Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (Environmental Protection) (Nuisance) (06/11/2025)”
Officer report
The committee decision
The committee granted planning permission subject to conditions requiring commencement within three years, compliance with approved plans and later removal of the cabin.
“RESOLVED that Planning Permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-”
“Location plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 09/10/2025; Proposed site plan and cabin received by the Local Planning Authority on 09/10/2025; Elevations of cabin received by the Local Planning Authority on 15/10/2025; Existing and proposed fence elevations received by the Local Planning Authority on 17/10/2025.”
Minutes
Sources
- Redcar And Cleveland Regulatory Committee minutes, 19 November 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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- Wednesday 19 November 2025
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