Location
Land between Wilton International and the River Tees
Proposal
Full planning application for port handling facility and overland conveyor, above and below ground infrastructure, internal access roads, car parking, landscaping and supporting utility infrastructure
Application Type
Env Statement Major
Status
Approved
Parish(es)
Applicant
Anglo American Woodsmith Ltd
Applicant's Address
Resolution House
Lake View
Scarborough
YO11 3ZB
Agent
Lichfields
Agent's Address
2 Bond Street
Leeds
LS1 2JZ
Agent's work phone
Agent's email
Case Officer
Mrs C Griffiths
Case Officer Telephone
01287 612629
Case Officer Email
claire.griffiths@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Consultation Start
23/02/2024
Weekly List Expiry Date
-
Date Received
09/02/2024
Date Valid
09/02/2024
Expiry
06/06/2025
Consultation Expiry
22/01/2025
associated_bldreg
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Decision
GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION
Decision Date
06/06/2025
Decision Level
-
| # | Condition Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | The development shall not be begun later than the expiration of SIX YEARS from the date of this permission. REASON: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. |
| 2 | The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Overall Site Plan 4000-WOB-PA-22-90001 rev G Overland Conveyor Proposed Site Plan 4100-WOB-PA-22-90001 rev D PHF Proposed Site Plan 4200-WOB-PA-22-90001 rev F Head End Transfer Tower - Proposed Plans and Elevations 4130-WOB-PA-22-90001 rev D Tail End Transfer Tower - Proposed Plans and Elevations 4130-WOB-PA-22-90002 rev C Outloading and Sampling Plans and Elevations 4200-WOB-PA-22-90003 rev E Storage Shed Elevations 4210-WOB-PA-15-90001 rev E Storage Sheds Layout and Elevations 4210-WOB-PA-22-90001 rev E Wharf Transfer Station Plan and Elevation 4200-WOB-PA-22-90004 rev D Wharf Conveyor Plan and Elevations 4200-WOB-PA-15-90005 rev E Administration Building General Arrangement 4830-WOB-PA-18-90001 rev D Warehouse General Arrangement 4830-WOB-PA-18-90003 rev D Stacking Transfer Towers – Proposed Plans and Elevations 4200-WOB-PA-22-90005 rev C Reclaim Transfer Station – Proposed Plans and Elevations 4200-WOB-PA-22-90006 rev D Bran Sands Harbour Transfer Station – Plans & Elevations 4300-WOB-PA-18-00001 rev B PHF Main Substation No. 1 Layout 4261-WOB-PA-18-00001 rev B PHF Main Substation VSD Building Layout 4261-WOB-PA-18-00002 rev B PHF Storage Substation Layout 4262-WOB-PA-18-00001 rev B PHF Storage 2 Substation Layout 4263-WOB-PA-18-00001 rev B PHF Transfer Substation Layout 4266-WOB-PA-18-00001 rev B Bran Sands Ship Loading Substation General Arrangement Sheet 1 4361-WOB-PA-18-00001 rev B Bran Sands Ship Loading Substation General Arrangement Sheet 2 4361-WOB-PA-18-00002 rev B Port Handling Facility Gatehouse General Arrangement 4830-WOB-PA-18-90004 rev B PHF Ship Loading Substation No. 1 Layout 4461-WOB-PA-18-00001 rev B PHF Ship Loading Substation No. 2 Layout 4461-WOB-PA-18-00002 rev B REASON: To accord with the terms of the planning application. |
| 3 | No phase of development is to commence until a phasing plan has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority setting out the proposed sequence of development and any associated temporary operations. The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt. |
| 4 | Notwithstanding the details submitted, for each phase of development, details of external materials for permanent buildings and structures shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The development shall not be carried out except in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the appearance of the area in accordance with policy SD4 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan. |
| 5 | Unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority, no part of the A1085 crossing shall commence until a detailed design, including external treatments, of that part of the conveyor has been approved by the Local Planning Authority. That part of the conveyor crossing the A1085 must be constructed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the appearance of the area at this important gateway site in accordance with policy SD4 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan. |
| 6 | Following completion of construction but prior to the commencement of operation, a Security Management Plan providing details of all anti-crime measures to be included in the operation of the approved scheme shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of crime prevention in accordance with policy SD4 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan. |
| 7 | Prior to each phase of development, a lighting plan shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing prior to the installation of any permanent lighting and shall be implemented in accordance with the approved scheme. Reason: In the interests of public safety and any birds and bats within the area. |
| 8 | Prior to the commencement of each phase of construction, a Construction Method Statement shall be submitted for that phase for approval in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with the appropriate Highways Authority. The Statements shall provide for: - The parking of vehicles of site operative and visitors clear of the highway; - Loading and unloading of plant and materials; - Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development; - Wheel washing facilities; - Details of hardstandings, including any internal access and haul roads and; - Final locations and design of conveyor footings and stanchions. The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of public health and public and highway safety in accordance with policy SD4 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan. |
| 9 | No phase of the authorised development is to commence, including any preparatory earthworks or site levelling but excluding ecological mitigation works, until a Construction Environmental Management Plan (“CEMP”) for that phase of the development, and incorporating the mitigation identified in the Environmental Statement (RHDHV, 8 February 2024) and Addendum to the Environmental Statement (RHDHV, 28 November 2024), has been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority. The plan must include details of the following: (a) a stakeholder communications plan; (b) details of the methods to control noise arising from construction activities (including temporary acoustic fencing); (c) details of the methods to be used to control dust and other emissions from the site including a Dust Management Plan; (d) details of all temporary fencing, temporary buildings, compound areas and parking areas including arrangements for their removal following completion of construction; (e) details of areas to be used for the storage of plant and construction materials and waste; (f) details of the facilities to be provided for the storage of fuel, oil and other chemicals, including measures to prevent pollution; (g) details of any temporary lighting arrangements (h) measures to ensure that construction vehicles do not deposit mud on any highway; (i) details of mitigation measures to protect biodiversity interests within the site and adjacent to it during the construction phases; (j) advisory signage at public access points advising of possible hazards including the potential for sudden noise; (k) asbestos management strategy (if needed); (l) details of measures to identify and mitigate gas risk; (m) a materials management plan and; (n) protocol for archaeological discovery. Unless otherwise agreed in writing with the local planning authority, all construction works must be carried out in accordance with the approved CEMP. Reason: In the interests of biodiversity, public health and public and highway safety in accordance with policy SD4 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan. |
| 10 | Prior to each phase of development involving piling, a piling risk assessment will be submitted for approval by the Local Planning Authority. This will detail specific risk and mitigation methods for the piling works, alongside the management of pile arisings. The piling works shall thereafter be undertaken in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of public safety in accordance with policy SD4 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan. |
| 11 | Prior to the commencement of the operational use of the Port Handling Facility, a Waterbird Monitoring Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved plan shall cover monitoring for the first five years of the site's operation, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of biodiversity. |
| 12 | Prior to each phase of development, a Construction Traffic Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority (in consultation with National Highways). Construction of the development shall then be carried out in accordance with the agreed Construction Traffic Management Plan. Details shall include (but not limited to) construction shift times, road closure details and Abnormal Loads. Reason: To mitigate any adverse impact from the development on the A1053 in accordance with DfT Circular 01/2022. |
| 13 | Following completion of construction but prior to the commencement of operation, an Operational Traffic Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority (in consultation with National Highways). The development hereby permitted shall then be operated in accordance with the agreed plan. Details shall include (but not limited to) operational shift times. Reason: To mitigate any severe or unacceptable impact from thedevelopment on the A1053 in accordance with DfT Circular 01/2022. |
| 14 | A. Submission of Remediation Scheme Prior to each phase of construction, a detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to human health, buildings and other property and the natural and historical environment must be prepared, and is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. The scheme must include all works to be undertaken, proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, timetable of works and site management procedures. B. Implementation of Approved Remediation Scheme The approved remediation scheme must be carried out in accordance with its terms unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Remediation shall be completed prior to the end use of the development. The Local Planning Authority must be given two weeks written notification of commencement of the remediation scheme works. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme, a validation report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must be produced, and is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. C. Reporting of Unexpected Contamination In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken in accordance with which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a validation report must be prepared, which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority REASON: To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors. |
| 15 | Prior to the construction of the PHF buildings, a programme for ground gas monitoring shall be agreed with the Local Planning Authority in writing and subsequently implemented. If the monitoring gives rise to the need to consider gas protection measures within the buildings, these must be agreed in writing with the local planning authority and implemented as agreed. Reason: In the interests of environmental protection. |
| 16 | Any vegetation clearance on site should avoid the bird breeding season (March to August inclusive), unless a checking survey by an appropriately qualified ecologist has confirmed that no active nests are present up to a maximum of 48 hrs prior to works commencing. Reason: In the interests of the protection of breeding birds. |
| 17 | Prior to the commencement of each phase of development, a surface water drainage scheme for the site, based on sustainable drainage principles and an assessment of the hydrological and hydro geological context of the development, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Where the drainage system discharges into a surface water body, the drainage strategy should demonstrate the surface water run-off rates from the impermeable areas of the site during and following construction are limited to greenfield rates. The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details and thereafter be maintained. Reason: Required to prevent the increased risk of flooding, both on and off site from the outset of the project and to minimise the risk of contamination of the surface water drainage system during the construction process. |
| 18 | Prior to the commencement of each phase of development, or in such extended time that may be agreed with the Local Planning Authority, details of a Surface Water Drainage Management & Maintenance Plan shall be submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The Management & Maintenance Plan shall include; (i) The timetable and phasing for construction of the drainage system (ii) Details of any control structure(s) (iii) Details of surface water storage structures (iv) Measures to control silt levels entering the system and out falling into any watercourse during the construction process (v) A plan clearly identifying the sections of surface water system that are to be adopted (vi) Arrangements for the short and long term maintenance of any present SuDS elements of the surface water system The development shall, in all respects, be carried out in accordance with the approved Management & Maintenance Plan. Reason: To ensure that the surface water drainage infrastructure is maintained to minimise the risk flooding in the locality. |
| 19 | Prior to the development being brought into operational use, an Operational Noise Management Plan will be produced for approval by the Local Planning Authority. The Operational Noise Management Plan will detail the mitigation to be implemented and present the results of updated noise modelling for development. Reason: In the interests of amenity and environmental protection. |
| 20 | Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, an Overall Biodiversity Gain Plan (‘the Overall BG Plan’) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The Overall BG Plan shall include the following information: - information about the steps taken or to be taken to minimise the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat and any other habitat; - the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat; - the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat; - any registered offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development and the biodiversity and the biodiversity value of that gain in relation to the development; - any biodiversity credits purchased for the development; and - any such other matters as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify. REASON: To enhance biodiversity in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework. Reason for pre commencement condition: To ensure the statutorily required Biodiversity Net Gain is achieved and in accordance with paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Article 35 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015. |
| 21 | Following approval of the Overall Biodiversity Gain Plan, a Phase Biodiversity Gain Plan shall be submitted for approval prior to each phase of development. This shall include the following information: - the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat for the phase of the development (which is the subject of the Plan); -the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat for each other phase of development (whether begun or otherwise); -any registered offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the entire development and the biodiversity value of that gain for the development prior to submission of the phase plan; -any registered offsite biodiversity gain which is proposed to be allocated to the entire development and the biodiversity value of that gain in relation to the development; -any biodiversity credits purchased for the entire development prior to submission of the phase plan; -any biodiversity credits proposed to be purchased for the entire development; ans -any other such matters as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify. REASON: To enhance biodiversity in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| 22 | Prior to the decommissioning phase of the authorised development through the removal of the overhead conveyor system, the developer must submit a decommissioning plan in respect of those parts of the authorised development to be decommissioned to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The provisions of the approved plan must be implemented during the decommissioning phase. REASON: In the interests of the appearance of the area. |
| 23 | Statement of Co-operative Working: The Local Planning Authority considers that the application as originally submitted did not meet with the local policies and guidance. Following discussions with the applicant / agent a satisfactory scheme has been negotiated. |
| 24 | INFORMATIVE: The developer’s attention is drawn to the consultation response from Natural England dated 21 May 2025 in respect of ‘in-combination’ effects. |
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| Consultee Name | Date Letter Sent | Consultation Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| ACTIVE TRAVEL ENGLAND | 08/01/2025 | - |
| Asset Management Team Fao Guy Allen | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Asset Management Team Fao Guy Allen | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Business Growth Team | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Business Growth Team | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Cleveland Police ALO - Steve Cranston | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Cleveland Police ALO - Steve Cranston | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Councillor C Cawley (DORMANSTOWN) | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Councillor C Cawley (DORMANSTOWN) | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Councillor D Powlay (DORMANSTOWN) | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Councillor D Powlay (DORMANSTOWN) | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Councillor I Attwood (SOUTH BANK) | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Councillor I Attwood (SOUTH BANK) | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Councillor N Bendelow (SOUTH BANK) | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Councillor N Bendelow (SOUTH BANK) | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Engineering Team (Highways) | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Engineering Team (Highways) | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Engineers (Local Lead Flood Authority) | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Engineers (Local Lead Flood Authority) | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Environment Agency | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Environment Agency | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Environmental Protection Team | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Environmental Protection Team | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Greener Future - Climate Change | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Greener Future - Climate Change | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Health & Safety-Food (Food Team) | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Health & Safety-Food (Food Team) | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Health and Safety Executive | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Health and Safety Executive | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Income and Funding Officer | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Income and Funding Officer | 14/02/2024 | - |
| National Highways | 14/02/2024 | - |
| National Highways | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Natural England | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Natural England | 20/05/2025 | - |
| Natural England | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Natural Heritage Manager | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Natural Heritage Manager | 13/05/2025 | - |
| Natural Heritage Manager | 12/12/2024 | - |
| NEAR Ltd (Archaeological Services) | 12/12/2024 | - |
| NEAR Ltd (Archaeological Services) | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Neighbourhood - Operations Manager | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Neighbourhood - Operations Manager | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Network Rail | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Northumbrian Water Ltd | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Northumbrian Water Ltd | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Pipeline CATS | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Pipeline CATS | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Pipeline CATS | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Pipeline CATS | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Pipeline TPEP | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Pipeline TPEP | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Pipeline WGEP | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Pipeline WGEP | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Place Investment Team | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Place Investment Team | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Public Rights of Way | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Public Rights of Way | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Ramblers Association | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Ramblers Association | 12/12/2024 | - |
| RSPB | 12/12/2024 | - |
| RSPB | 14/02/2024 | - |
| South Tees Development Company | 14/02/2024 | - |
| South Tees Development Company | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Strategic Planning Team (Policy) | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Strategic Planning Team (Policy) | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Strategic Transport | 14/02/2024 | - |
| Strategic Transport | 12/12/2024 | - |
| Address | Date Sent | Date Reconsulted | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sembcorp Utilities (UK) Limited SCU (UK) Headquarters, Wilton International, Middlesbrough TS90 8WS | 12/12/2024 | - | 11/01/2025 |
| Tees And Hartlepool Port Authority 17-25 Queens Square, Middlesbrough TS2 1AH | 12/12/2024 | - | 11/01/2025 |
| REDCAR BULK TERMINAL LTD LACKENBY WORKS TRUNK ROAD REDCAR TS6 7RP | 12/12/2024 | - | 11/01/2025 |
| BRAN SANDS SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS TEES DOCK ROAD GRANGETOWN MIDDLESBROUGH TS6 6UE | 12/12/2024 | - | 11/01/2025 |
| Site or Press | Description | Display Date | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT | 01/03/2024 | 31/03/2024 |
| P | ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT | 23/02/2024 | 24/03/2024 |
| P | ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT | 13/12/2024 | 12/01/2025 |
| S | ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT | 23/12/2024 | 22/01/2025 |