8, Wentworth Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 4ET

1. 4 Aug 2026

   Received by Middlesbrough

2. 7 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 19 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Pending Consideration

   Previously Registered.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 October 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

• 36, Ross Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 4EJ

  26/0352/CLU Submitted 4 Aug 2026 214m away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

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

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 3 docs

• 22 Clifton Street, On Pelham Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 4BY

  22/0581/TELPD Submitted 26 Aug 2022 284m away

  installation of a cabinet, box, pillar, pedestal or similar apparatus which does

  Decided Telecoms 2 docs

• 39, Parliament Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 4JP

  21/0272/FUL Submitted 8 Apr 2021 294m away

  Change of use of the ground floor from residential (C3) to offices (B1), removal of the ground floor bay window and installation of new commercial frontage with roller shutters

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 2- 4, Lorne Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 5QY

  26/0321/FUL Submitted 22 Jul 2026 335m away

  74% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Retrospective erection of infill extension to rear

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 9 docs

• 1 Aire Street Middlesbrough TS1 4PQ

  M/FP/0009/04/P/1 Submitted 12 Jun 2006 371m away

  ALTERATIONS TO ELEVATION

  Granted

• Diamond Road Gresham Middlesbrough Linthorpe TS1 4AA

  21/0471/TELPN Submitted 25 Jun 2021 397m away

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

  Refused Telecoms 5 docs

• 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
• 26/0194/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
• 26/0337/CLU Awaiting decision

  Hillside, Stokesley Road, Middlesbrough , TS8 9DY

  Certificate of lawful use to children’s care home (Use class C2) for two children

  29 Jul 2026 Lawful development