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Dismissed2 April 20263373678

Land to North of Stainsby Farm House, Middlesbrough, TS17 9LG

Planning appeal 3373678 at Land to North of Stainsby Farm House, Middlesbrough, TS17 9LG (Middlesbrough Council *) was dismissed on 2 April 2026 by Inspector Wraight G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

cabin and change of use. Single storey cabin with 2 bedrooms, gravel drive, patio and perimeter timber fence and gate

Authority
Middlesbrough Council *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Wraight G
Postcode
TS17 9LG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the proposal would be sustainably located with regard to access to services and facilities
  • The effect of the proposed development on nutrient neutrality

What decided it

The failure to adequately address nutrient neutrality and demonstrate compliance with the Habitats Regulations, which could not be overcome by the temporary and personal nature of the permission or the contribution to housing supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DC1Policy CS5Policy CS4Policy CS18Policy CS19

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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