Floodlit multi-use games area at High Clarence Primary School, Port Clarence, Middlesbrough

“Summary Planning permission is sought for Erection of a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), including installation of floodlighting, associated enclosure and footpaths.”

“The application site relates to High Clarence Primary School on Port Clarence Road in Port Clarence.”

“East and west of the site are residential properties and south of the site is a highway.”

“The proposed application has been assessed and it is considered that the development would not result in any significant conflict with the policies of the Local Plan or relevant chapters of the NPPF and there are no technical reasons why the proposed scheme would be deemed unacceptable in planning terms in which to justify refusal of the planning consent application.”

“That planning application 25/1608/FUL be approved subject to the following conditions and informatives…”

“Impact on Amenity 15. There are a number of residential properties which are sited to the west of the proposed site. The proposed development would be sited approximately 19.2 metres away from these residential properties.”

“Biodiversity 24. The site is captured by BNG requirements, and the application has been supported by a BNG assessment. The report states that the gains will be on-site. A condition has been added to the report stating that Biodiversity Net Gain Plan, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority which provides a minimum of 10% measurable biodiversity net gain, using the DEFRA Biodiversity Metric 3.0 or any successor.”

“Environmental Health I have checked the documentation provided, have found no grounds for objection in principle to the development and do not think that conditions need to be imposed from an Environmental Health perspective.”

“Noise Impact Assessment. I have reviewed the noise assessment (Ref: 11626/LN, Sept 2025), and this concludes that the noise will be noticeable but not intrusive and would result in "no observed adverse effect." This is with installation of an acoustic noise barrier 10 kh/m2.”

“Members sought clarification regarding the condition requiring an unexploded ordnance risk assessment, noting that this was unusual in a planning application. Officers explained that the matter had arisen through consultation with Environmental Health and consideration of contaminated land. Although the risk was considered relatively low, the condition would ensure appropriate checks were undertaken before excavation works commenced.”

“Members welcomed the development and the additional facilities it would provide for the Port Clarence community.”

“Biodiversity Net Gain would be achieved on site, principally through grassland and hedgerow enhancements along the western and southern boundaries. Officers advised of an amendment to Condition 7 relating to floodlighting to include reference to Bank Holidays (to be same as Sunday hours), ensuring consistency with the hours-of-use condition.”

“RESOLVED that the application 25/1608/FUL be APPROVED, subject to the conditions set out in the report and the amendments/additional condition detailed above.”