Location
Former Empire Theatre
Deepdale Road
Loftus
Proposal
Reserved Matters Application for approval (Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale) Pursuant to outline planning permission R/2022/0644/OMM for demolition of Existing Building and Replace with Residential Development for 20 No 1&2 Bed Apartments and Associated Parking
Application Type
Reserved Matters Major
Status
Approved
Parish(es)
Loftus CP
Applicant
Loftus Ltd
Applicant's Address
c/o Agent Origin Planning Services
Queens Meadow Business Park
Hartlepool
TS25 5TG
Agent
Origin Planning Services Ltd
Agent's Address
Mr Stephen Litherland
Innovation Two
Queens Meadow Business Park
Hartlepool
Durham
TS25 5TG
Agent's work phone
Agent's email
Case Officer
Mr K Robinson
Case Officer Telephone
01287 612445
Case Officer Email
kevin.robinson@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Consultation Start
07/05/2026
Weekly List Expiry Date
-
Date Received
27/04/2026
Date Valid
29/04/2026
Expiry
25/09/2026
Consultation Expiry
10/06/2026
associated_bldreg
-
Decision
GRANT RESERVED MATTERS
Decision Date
24/09/2026
Decision Level
Sch 2
| # | Condition Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Proposed Ground Floor Plan (ref 21 1519 01 A) received by the Local Planning Authority on 27.04.2026 Proposed first and second floor plan (ref 21 1519 02 C) received by the Local Planning Authority on 27.04.2026 Proposed third floor plan (ref 21 1519 03 C) received by the Local Planning Authority on 27.04.2026 Proposed ground and upper block floors (ref 21 1519 07) received by the Local Planning Authority on 10.09.2026 Location and site plans (ref 21 1519 09 A) received by the Local Planning Authority on 27.04.2026 Proposed sketch site section (ref 21 1519 06 A) received by the Local Planning Authority on 27.04.2026 Sketch site plan and section (ref 21 1519 05 B) received by the Local Planning Authority on 27.04.2026 Proposed Landscaping Plan (ref 21 1519 07 J) received by the Local Planning Authority on 27.04.2026 REASON: To accord with the terms of the planning application. |
| 2 | Development shall not commence until a detailed scheme for the disposal of foul and surface water from the development hereby approved has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with Northumbrian Water and the Lead Local Flood Authority. Thereafter the development shall take place in accordance with the approved details. REASON: To prevent the increased risk of flooding from any sources in accordance with the NPPF REASON FOR PRE-COMMENCEMENT: The information is required prior to any works commencing on site it relates to drainage details which are often the first works on site and relate to site preparation. |
| 3 | Prior to any development above damp proof course details of the external materials to be used in the carrying out of this permission (including samples) shall have first been submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details. REASON: To ensure that the appearance of the development would respect the site and the surroundings in accordance with policy SD4 of the Local Plan. |
| 4 | Prior to the construction of the final surface treatment, for any hard surfaced areas, details of the materials to be used shall have first been submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved details. REASON: To ensure that the appearance of the development would respect the site and the surroundings in accordance with policy SD4 of the Local Plan. |
| 5 | All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the occupation of the buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is sooner, and any trees or plants which within a period of ten years from the completion of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. REASON: To ensure the satisfactory implementation of the approved scheme in the interests of the visual amenities of the locality. |
| 6 | The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied until the highway works detailed below have been carried out in accordance with the submitted drawing 'Proposed Ground & Upper Block Floor Plans drawing 21-1519-07 Rev K' dated Aug 26 or such plans which are subsequently submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority: 1. Full width resurfacing of the footway on Deepdale Lane immediately adjacent to the site. 2. Adjustment or renewal of the kerbline to cater for resurfacing works. 3. Altera on of footway heights to ensure rainfall runoff into the highway as necessary. Reason: In the interests of providing a safe means of access to the site by all modes of transport and to, minimise disruptions to the free flow of traffic having regard for policies of the Local plan - Policies relating to sustainable transport (TR series) and high-quality design (DP series). |
| 7 | No part of the development hereby approved shall be occupied un l a plan for the storage of a minimum of six cycles have been constructed and laid out in accordance with plans submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority, and thereafter such areas shall be retained solely for such purposes. Reason; To ensure a satisfactory form of development and in the interests of highway safety having regard for Local Plan Policy - Policies relating to sustainable transport (TR series) and high-quality design (DP series). |
| 8 | No gate/door/window shall be fitted so as to open outwards over the adjacent public highway. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to prevent inconvenience and obstruction to other highway users having regard for policies of the Local Plan Policy - Policies relating to sustainable transport (TR series) and high quality design (DP series). |
| 9 | Before the development hereby permitted is commenced, a Construction Environmental Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The Statement shall provide the following: a. Routing of construction traffic, including signage where appropriate. b. Any temporary access arrangements. c. Arrangements for site compound and contractor parking. d. Loading and unloading of plant and materials. e. Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development. f. The erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays. g. Wheel washing facilities; Measures to prevent the egress of mud and other detritus onto the public highway. h. Methods of demolition (if applicable). i. Measures to control the emission of noise dust and vibration during the construction period. j. A jointly undertaken dilapidation survey of the adjacent highway. k. Program of works. l. Details of any road/footpath closures as may be required, and m. The working hours for all construction activities on this site are limited to between 0800 and 1800 Mondays to Friday and 0800 to 1300 Saturdays and not at all on a Sunday or Public Holiday. n. A scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works. The development must be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that the development can be carried out in a manner that will not be to the detriment of amenity of local residents, free flow of traffic or safety of highway users having regard for Local Plan policy. |
| 10 | 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. |
| 11 | The proposal will require alterations to the existing highway and as such will require an Agreement under Section 278 of the 1980 Highways Act The applicant is urged to consult early with the Highway Authority (tel: 01642 455 600) to discuss these proposals. This agreement must be completed and in place before work commences. |
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| Consultee Name | Date Letter Sent | Consultation Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| Business Growth Team | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Cleveland Police ALO - Steve Cranston | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Councillor L White (LOFTUS) | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Councillor T Gray (LOFTUS) | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Councillor W M Davies (LOFTUS) | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Engineering Team (Highways) | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Engineering Team (Highways) | 10/09/2026 | - |
| Engineers (Local Lead Flood Authority) | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Environmental Protection Team | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Greener Future - Climate Change | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Housing Standards | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Income and Funding Officer | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Loftus Town Council | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Natural England | 07/05/2026 | - |
| NHS Clinical Commissioning Group | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Northumbrian Water Ltd | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Place Investment Team | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Schools Capital Officer | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Strategic Planning (Roger Kay) | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Strategic Planning Team (Policy) | 07/05/2026 | - |
| Address | Date Sent | Date Reconsulted | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Cliff Crescent Loftus Saltburn-by-the-sea TS13 4RY | - | - | - |
| 25 Lumley Street Loftus TS13 4RU | - | - | - |
| 1 COWSCOTE CRESCENT LOFTUS SALTBURN BY THE SEA TS13 4SF | 07/05/2026 | - | 29/05/2026 |
| 17 DEEPDALE ROAD LOFTUS SALTBURN BY THE SEA TS13 4RS | 07/05/2026 | - | 29/05/2026 |
| 2 COWSCOTE CRESCENT LOFTUS SALTBURN BY THE SEA TS13 4SF | 07/05/2026 | - | 29/05/2026 |
| HEBDITCH LTD DEEPDALE ROAD LOFTUS SALTBURN BY THE SEA TS13 4RS | 07/05/2026 | - | 29/05/2026 |
| WAREHOUSE DEEPDALE ROAD LOFTUS SALTBURN BY THE SEA TS13 4RS | 07/05/2026 | - | 29/05/2026 |
| WOMBLES FISH AND CHIP SHOP 1A COWSCOTE CRESCENT LOFTUS SALTBURN BY THE SEA TS13 4SF | 07/05/2026 | - | 29/05/2026 |
| Site or Press | Description | Display Date | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | ARTICLE 15 | 19/05/2026 | 10/06/2026 |
| P | ARTICLE 15 | 15/05/2026 | 06/06/2026 |