10 Dew Lane, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS7 9AR

Planning appeal 6004752 at 10 Dew Lane, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, TS7 9AR (Redcar and Cleveland) was dismissed on 21 September 2026 by Inspector E Fawcett, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the SPA and Ramsar Site with regard to nutrient neutrality.

Two storey detached dwelling including associated access and relocation of existing garage (repositioned approximately 4 metres to the west of the approved position)

Authority: Redcar and Cleveland
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: E Fawcett
Postcode: TS7 9AR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the SPA and Ramsar Site with regard to nutrient neutrality
the effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the SPA and Ramsar Site with regard to recreational use
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties with regard to privacy, daylight, sunlight and noise

What decided it

The failure to provide a nutrient mitigation strategy to demonstrate that the proposal would not adversely affect the integrity of the SPA and Ramsar site, contrary to the Habitats Regulations and Policy N4 of the Local Plan.

the benefits of providing an additional dwelling (moderate weight) and economic benefits (small weight) were substantially outweighed by the adverse effect on the integrity of the SPA and Ramsar site through nutrient enrichment

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy N4Policy SD4
National Planning Policy Framework: Policy S4Policy HO7Policy N6

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