Blue Bell Hotel, Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 7HL

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Middlesbrough

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 3 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Pending Consideration

   Previously Registered.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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 full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Midlesbrough Environment City , Sandy Flatts Lane, Middlesbrough, TS5 7YN

  26/0261/FUL Submitted 16 Jun 2026 251m away

  Alterations to all elevations including a roof replacement including the installation of solar panels, upgrades to access doors, replacement windows, new façade materials, and erection of air source heat pump to side elevation

  Granted Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing 17 docs

• 18 Low Lane, Middlesbrough, TS5 8EA

  25/0295/FUL Submitted 22 May 2025 276m away

  Erection of 5 Supported Living dwelling units and formation of car park

  Granted Full applications 13 docs
  Domestic

• 11, Finchlay Court, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS5 8EL

  19/0609/FUL Submitted 11 Oct 2019 293m away

  Single storey extension to rear (demolition of existing conservatory)

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 14 Sandy Flatts Court Middlesbrough TS5 7YR

  19/0642/COU Submitted 29 Oct 2019 293m away

  Change of use from public land to residential curtilage

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• 6, Virginia Gardens, Middlesbrough, TS5 8BT

  26/0266/FUL Submitted 19 Jun 2026 315m away

  Erection of single storey extension and infill extension to rear (Demolition of existing garage)

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 37 Canton Gardens Acklam Middlesbrough TS5 8BU

  M/FP/1647/03/P/1 Submitted 11 Nov 2003 356m away

  MINOR EXTENSION TO APPROVED SCHEME

  Granted Extension

• 26/0315/FUL Granted

  5 Topcroft Close, Middlesbrough, TS3 0BG

  Single storey extension to rear

  20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/0266/FUL Granted

  6, Virginia Gardens, Middlesbrough, TS5 8BT

  Erection of single storey extension and infill extension to rear (Demolition of existing garage)

  19 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/0215/COU Granted

  185 Park Road South, Middlesbrough, TS4 2RA

  Change of use to residential curtilage (including erection of fence and vehicular gate)

  15 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/0084/FUL Granted

  623, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3SE

  Part single storey, part two storey extension to rear and single storey extension to side attached garage extension (Demolition of single storey extension, attached outbuilding and existing detached timber garage)

  18 Feb 2026 Full applications
• 26/0376/FUL Awaiting decision

  19, Strait Lane, Middlesbrough, TS8 9BB

  Erection of veranda and solar panels to rear

  21 Aug 2026 Full applications