Plan for drive-thru coffee shop refused

COUNCIL officers have refused plans that would have seen the creation of a 24/7 coffee shop drive-thru.

- By DANIEL HODGSON

EG on the Move, who run the new petrol station on Acklam Road, had hoped to open an accompanying coffee shop on vacant land next to the existing site - a plot which is on the corner of Burlam Road and Acklam Road.

Plans submitted in July generated a number of objections from local residents and a councillor, who were all ardently against the plans, highlighting a number of concerns, including light pollution and traffic, as well as worries about litter and antisocial behaviour.

Middlesbrough Council's planning department, who made the refusal decision, gave three reasons. Officers highlighted a “poor design and layout” which would lead to parking and servicing problems.