Agenda item

Application for construction of a footpath/cycle way on existing open space.

Consideration was given to planning application 25/0777/LA Roundabout at junction with Bader Avenue and Thornaby Road, Thornaby

Planning permission was sought for the provision of a new footpath and cycleway as part of a wider pedestrian/cycle network improvement scheme across the Borough.

No letters of objection had been received following neighbour consultations. No objections had been raised by statutory consultees. Support had also been received from Councillor Moore.

The application site related to the outer section of recreational field associated with the Harold Wilson Centre. The site was recognised to be designated playing fields and open space; however, the proposal related to the provision of a new pedestrian and cycle route and therefore drew support from Local Plan Polices.

The application had been assessed in full, and it was 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 were no technical reasons why the proposed scheme would be deemed unacceptable in planning terms in which to justify refusal of the application.

In accordance with the Councils scheme of delegation, the application was to be determined by Planning Committee as the application was Local Authority development with a total site area of over 500 square metres.

The consultees that had been notified and the comments that had been received were detailed within the main report.

Neighbours were notified and the comments received were detailed within the main report.

The planning policies and material planning considerations that were relevant to the consideration of the application were contained within the main report.

The Planning Officers report concluded that in view of the assessment contained within the main report, it was considered that the proposed development would not result in any significant conflict with the policies contained within the Stockon on Tees Local Plan or the relevant chapters of the NPPF and there were no technical reasons why the proposed scheme would be deemed unacceptable, therefore in planning terms, the proposed development was considered acceptable in all other regards and was therefore recommended for approval subject to those planning conditions set out within the main report.

A vote took place and the application was approved.

RESOLVED that planning application 25/0777/LA be approved subject to the following conditions;

Time Limit

01

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Approved Plans

02 The development hereby approved shall be in accordance with the following approved plan(s);

Plan Reference Number                                                     Date Received

65211061-SLD-XX-HLG-DR-EO-1317 REV T01           15 September 2025

65211061-SWE-ZZ-00-D-H-00117-P01                          10 April 2025

65211061-SWE-SC-00-D-Z-00217-P01                          10 April 2025

65211061-SWE-LE-00-D-L-03017-C01                           22 September 2025

65211061-SWE-KF-00-D-H-11017-P01                          10 April 2025

65211061-SWE-DG-00-D-H-00517-P01                         10 April 2025

SBC0001                                                                               20 May 2025

Site Levels

03 Notwithstanding the details within the approved plans and prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, details of the existing and proposed levels of the site including sectional and elevation drawings, which detail the level change treatment between the existing footpath and embankment shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Construction Hours

04 In undertaking the development that is hereby approved:

No external construction works, works of demolition, deliveries, external running of plant and equipment shall take place other than between the hours of 0800 to 1800 on Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1300 on Saturday.

No internal works audible outside the site boundary shall take place on the site other than between the hours of 0800 to 1800 on Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1300 on Saturday.

No construction works or works of demolition whatsoever, including deliveries, external running of plant and equipment, internal works whether audible or not outside the site boundary, shall take place on Sundays, Public or Bank Holidays.

For the purposes of this condition, construction works are defined as: The carrying out of any building, civil engineering or engineering construction work involving the use of plant and machinery including hand tools.

05 In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified, works must be halted on that part of the site affected by the unexpected contamination, and it must be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken to the extent specified by the Local Planning Authority prior to resumption of the works. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme, a verification report must be submitted in writing and approval by the Local Planning Authority.

Biodiversity Net Gain

06 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment, submitted 10 April 2025 (project ref 65211061) to ensure that there is a minimum 10% net gain in biodiversity within a 30 year period as a result of the development and the Plan shall be implemented in full.

No development shall commence until a Biodiversity Management and Monitoring Plan to ensure that there is a minimum 10% net gain in biodiversity within a 30 year period as a result of the development has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Biodiversity Management Plan shall include 30 year objectives, management responsibilities, maintenance schedules and a methodology to ensure the submission of monitoring reports.

Monitoring reports will be submitted to the Council during years 2, 5, 7, 10, 20 and 30 from commencement of development unless otherwise stated in the Biodiversity Management Plan, demonstrating how the BNG is progressing towards achieving its objectives, evidence of arrangements and any rectifying measures needed.

Informative Reason for Planning Approval

Informative: Working Practices

The Local Planning Authority has worked in a positive and proactive manner and sought solutions to problems arising in dealing with the planning application by gaining additional information required to assess the scheme and by the identification and imposition of appropriate planning conditions.

Informative: Secure by Design (Cleveland Police)

Cleveland Police encourage the applicant to build/refurbish developments incorporating the guidelines of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).