58 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1RA

Full planning permission for of the change of use of the ground floor at 58 Linthorpe Road from Class E to an AGC (Sui Generis). Advertisement consent is also sought for 2 x internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 x internally illuminated Fascia sign with a Sun logo inlaid with 5mm Opal 050 acrylic disc

Authority: Middlesbrough Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Robbie G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the proposed development upon the vitality and viability of the town centre
The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area

What decided it

The bringing back into active use of a long-vacant unit in a Primary Shopping Frontage, supported by evidence that adult gaming centres generate comparable footfall to retail uses, would benefit town centre vitality and viability without causing demonstrable harm to character and appearance.

Plan policies cited: REG20, REG21, CS5

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What an account adds

Draw a red line around your site and the appraisal follows.

Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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