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Allowed24 July 20266009916

10 Thimbleby Close, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS7 0PL

Planning appeal 6009916 at 10 Thimbleby Close, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS7 0PL (Middlesbrough) was allowed on 24 July 2026 by Inspector N McGurk, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the long-term impact on a protected tree.

A garden room (summerhouse) constructed in February 2020

Authority
Middlesbrough
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
N McGurk
Postcode
TS7 0PL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the long-term impact on a protected tree

What decided it

The absence of substantive evidence of harm to the protected oak tree, combined with the Council's own assessment showing no discernible decline in the tree's condition despite the summerhouse being in place for many years, meant the development did not harm local character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS5DC1

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