New three storey care home given green light

THERE WERE NO OBJECTIONS, BUT THERE ARE 24 CONDITIONS

- By DANIEL HODGSON

A 72-BED care home in the south of Middlesbrough has been given approval. Middlesbrough Council planning officers green lit the plans, registered at the end of 2024, which will enable construction of the three storey building, although 24 conditions will have to be met as part of the ongoing development process.

The care home will be located off of Cropton Way, next to Tesco in Coulby Newham. Associated parking and other works have also been approved by the council. The building is set to host 72 bedrooms and a car park will have 25 spaces, as has been reported.

Lots of trees on site are set for the chop as part of the plans, but it is expected that new ones will be planted. There are sizeable employment opportunities as part of the now-approved plans, with council officers deeming the proposals to be fully in accordance with both local and national planning policies.

There were a total of 27 neighbour consultations, which resulted in one letter of support, one representation, and zero objections.

The plans were not subject to any objections from council stakeholders (such as the highways department) or external stakeholders (including Northumbrian Water), subject to conditions being met.