Without planning permission, material change of use of sports field and primary open amenity land (in the approximate position outlined and crosshatched black on the attached plan) to residential (garden) use associated with 71 Cambridge Road, facilitated by its enclosure behind a hedgerow and the erection of timber close board fencing ("the unauthorised development")
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In Middlesbrough Council *, approx 31.8% of Change of use appeals are successful. (Sample: 22 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Hartley D
Archive Data: 71 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
29.6%
↓ Strict
National Average (Change of use)
32.5%
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 27 April 2026
by D Hartley BA (Hons) MTP MBA MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 29 APRIL 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/W0734/C/25/3377138
Land at 71 Cambridge Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NL
• The appeal is made under section 174 of the Town and Country Planning Act 199…