Unit 4, South Bank Road, Middlesbrough, TS6 6RS

1. 15 Jul 2026

   Received by Middlesbrough

2. 30 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Middlesbrough took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Middlesbrough for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• Unit 3, LEADER BUILDINGS, Westerby Road, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS3 8TD

  25/0325/DIS Submitted 9 Jun 2025 114m away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~14 Sep

  Discharge of conditions 3 (Samples of materials) an 4 (Site investigations) on planning application 22/0180/MAJ

  Awaiting decision Conditions 9 docs

• 2, Westerby Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 8TD

  26/0057/COU Submitted 3 Feb 2026 114m away

  Change of use to Open storage set down area (B8) including erection of 2.4m palisade fence and gates

  Granted Full applications 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Cargo Fleet Lane Berwick Hills Middlesbrough TS3 8DE

  21/0448/TELPN Submitted 14 Jun 2021 174m away

  Erection of 20m monopole with cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

  Refused Telecoms 6 docs

• BYD Middlesborough, BYD Lookers, South Bank Road East, Middlesborough, TS3 8AX

  26/0231/ADV Submitted 27 May 2026 194m away

  Installation of 1no. internally illuminated pylon sign and retrospective installation of 3no. internally illuminated fascia signs, 1no. BYD service letters and 1no. city name letters

  Granted Advertising 14 docs

• Smithfield House, Smithfield Timber, Cargo Fleet Lane,, Middlesbrough, TS3 8AL

  26/0197/ADV Submitted 4 May 2026 291m away

  Installation of double-sided didgital poster display

  Refused Advertising 12 docs

• Parfetts, Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlebsrough, TS3 8AL

  24/0423/FUL Submitted 11 Oct 2024 298m away

  Erection of single storey storage facility

  Granted Full applications 28 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/0292/CLD Granted

  78, North Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 2AG

  Certificate of lawful development for the clearance of an area, excavation of area, and installation of concrete footing

  3 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0267/CLD Refused

  1 Hurworth Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3DW

  Retrospective Certificate of Lawful Development for roof alterations and enlargement undertaken as part of a loft conversion to the existing dwellinghouse, including hip-to-gable roof alteration, rear dormer and front rooflights, together with a single-storey rear extension

  22 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0352/CLU Awaiting decision

  36, Ross Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 4EJ

  Certificate of Lawful use for House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4)

  4 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0353/CLU Awaiting decision

  8, Wentworth Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 4ET

  Certificate of lawful use for House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4)

  4 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/0194/CLU Refused

  2, Jesmond Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 5JY

  Certificate of lawful proposed use as a 2 bed Childrens home (Use class C2)

  1 May 2026 Lawful development