Planning authority
Middlesbrough Borough Council
Adopted plan 11.9 years old; plan in preparation: submitted; HDT 174%.
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Adopted plan
| Plan | Middlesbrough Housing Local Plan |
| Adopted | 26 November 2014 |
| Age | 11.9 years |
| Plan period | 2012–2029 |
| Housing requirement | 6,970 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | Middlesbrough Publication Local Plan |
| Stage | Submitted |
| Next dated event | None dated |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 174% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 325 |
| Decided | 301 |
| Granted | 223 (74%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 78 |
| Major applications decided | 8, of which 6 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 70 | 68 | 53 | 15 |
| October to December 2025 | 84 | 76 | 54 | 22 |
| January to March 2026 | 97 | 79 | 57 | 22 |
| April to June 2026 | 74 | 78 | 59 | 19 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 67: 17 allowed, 1 split, 49 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 69: 25 allowed, 1 split, 43 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 32% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | Land South of 38 Applegarth, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0UY Application 25/0492/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 16 July 2026 | 13 Gypsy Lane, Marton, Middlesbrough, CLEVELAND, TS7 8NF Application 25/0447/VAR | Change of use | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 6 July 2026 | 7 Cambridge Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS7 8EH Application 25/0543/FUL | Householder developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 19 May 2026 | The Church Halls, Kings Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 6NH Application 25/0379/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 13 May 2026 | 33 Surrey Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 4QD Application 25/0456/COU | Change of use, 3 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 6 May 2026 | Land On The East Side Of Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3SE Application 25/0401/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 20 April 2026 | 81 Elmwood, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS8 0SS Application 25/0629/FUL | Householder developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 20 April 2026 | Family Shopper Store, Overdale Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 7EA Application 25/0441/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 10 April 2026 | 41 Bow Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 4BU Application 25/0416/COU | Change of use, 3 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 10 April 2026 | 27 Wicklow Street, Middlesbrough, TS1 4RG Application 25/0417/COU | Change of use, 2 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
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