Conversion of shipping container into community hub

1. Time Limit The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date on which this permission is granted. Reason: In order to comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
2. Approved Plans The development hereby approved shall be carried out in complete accordance with the plans and specifications detailed below and shall relate to no other plans: a) Location Plan, Received 23rd February 2026 b) Site Area Plan, Received 26th January 2026 c) Site Plan, Received 3rd February 2026 d) Proposed Container Floor Plan Received 3rd February 2026 e) Proposed Container Side Elevation, Received 3rd February 2026 f) Container Details, Received 26th January 2026 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out as approved.
3. Materials - Approved Details The development hereby approved shall be carried out in complete accordance with the external finishing materials detailed in the approved plan; "Container Details", Received 26th January 2026, or in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the use of appropriate materials in the interests of the visual amenities of the area having regard for Policies DC1, CS4 and CS5 of the Local Plan and section 12 of the NPPF.
4. Reason for Approval This application is satisfactory in that the design of the proposed conversion of shipping container into community hub accords with the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and, where appropriate, the Council has worked with the applicant in a positive and proactive way in line with the NPPF. In addition the conversion of shipping container into community hub accords with the local policy requirements (Policies DC1, CS5 of the Council's Local Development Framework). In particular the conversion of shipping container into community hub are designed so that their appearance is complementary to the existing dwellinghouse and so that they will not have a detrimental impact on the amenity of any adjoining or nearby resident. The conversion of shipping container into community hub will not prejudice the character and appearance of the area and will not significantly affect any landscaping nor prevent adequate and safe access to the dwelling. The application is therefore considered to be an acceptable form of development, fully in accordance with the relevant policy guidance and there are no material considerations which would indicate that the development should be refused.
5. Environmental Construction Management This informative is aimed at ensuring there are no breaches of environmental legislation on the site throughout the construction phase of the development and contractors and developers should adhere to the following advice. For any further information and advice relating to environmental construction management please contact the authorities Environmental Protection Service. • All demolition, construction works and ancillary operations, including deliveries to and dispatch from the site should be restricted to between the hours: o 08.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday o 09.00 to 13.00 Saturday o Not at all on Sundays and Bank Holidays. • All work should be carried out in such a manner so as to comply with the general recommendations of British Standards BS 5228-1:2009 + A1:2014 and BS 5228-2:2009 + A1:2014, a code of practice for "Noise and Vibration Control on Construction and Open Sites". • Best practicable means should be employed at all times in order to minimise noise, vibration, dust, odour and light emissions. Information on the control of dust from construction sites can be found using the following link. Construction-Dust-Guidance-Jan-2024.pdf (iaqm.co.uk) • All plant and machinery should be operated, sited and maintained in order to minimise disturbance. All items of machinery powered by internal combustion engines should be properly silenced and/or fitted with effective and well maintained mufflers in accordance with manufacturers instructions. • There should be no bonfires on the site
6. Rights of Access/Encroachment This planning approval does not permit any person to access another person’s land/property to enable the works to be completed, without their consent. Any encroachment into another person’s land/property above or below ground is a civil matter to be resolved between the relevant parties.
7. Building Regulations Compliance with Building Regulations will be required. Before commencing works it is recommended that discussions take place with the Building Control section of this Council. You can contact Building Control on 01642 729375 or by email at buildingcontrol@middlesbrough.gov.uk. Where a building regulations approval is obtained which differs from your planning permission, you should discuss this matter with the Local Planning Authority to determine if the changes require further consent under planning legislation.
8. Deliveries to Site It should be ensured that, during construction, deliveries to the site do not obstruct the highway. If deliveries are to be made which may cause an obstruction, then early discussion should be had with the Highway Authority on the timing of these deliveries and measures that may be required so as to mitigate the effect of the obstruction to the general public.

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