Monday, August 25, 2023
Sanderson Weatherall gains planning permission for Stockton-on-Tees development
Sanderson Weatherall, working closely with master planning architect, IDP (Ian Darby Partnership), has recently announced that outline planning permission has been secured for the development of a mixed-use scheme in Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, subject to meeting the final conditions of the Highways Agency.
Occupying a prime 45hectare brownfield site close to the A19, JG Land & Estates will now take forward a comprehensive programme of development to create Allens West - providing 120,000 sq ft of industrial accommodation, 2,500 sq ft of retail space, 500 homes and care home and community facilities.
IDP was appointed to the scheme in September 2006. In order to reach this positive stage in the site's development, IDP has reviewed current usage, which includes a range of warehousing, office and storage facilities, and has considered the site in the context of its setting along with reviewing the needs of the local community. In addition to this, IDP also undertook public consultations which were positively received.
According to partner, Roger Copestake, IDP's appointment stemmed from its local knowledge and understanding of regional requirements, especially in relation to meeting Stockton Borough Council's planning parameters - key attributes when developing a significant regeneration site of this type. He said:
"We were tasked with delivering a robust design guide which would ensure that, any future development on the site would not only be safe and sustainable, but easy to implement. On this occasion we have achieved this by way of a rigorous assessment of the existing site's context to its immediate surroundings, current uses and close involvement with the existing community through a consultation process and best practice evaluation practices. In addition to this I believe that our considered, design led, approach, rather than retrospective justification of a pre-determined solution, have all contributed to the local authority's decision to grant outline planning consent."
Sanderson Weatherall which acted as planning consultant for this major development will now market the speculative scheme going forward. Sean Hedley, director of planning services at Sanderson Weatherall, added: "This is fantastic news for the region, ensuring plans for a first class mixed-use scheme are brought to life for the benefit of the surrounding community.
"On completion, this development will undoubtedly create a number of jobs thanks to the new business space on offer. The industrial offering will bring a much needed, flexible supply of accommodation to occupiers looking to establish themselves in this prime location."
John Jowitt, planning director at JG Land & Estates added: "We are delighted that our vision for Allens West is now becoming a reality and are ready to drive this forward to bring our masterplan to life. We have worked hard to put together a high quality, well designed and sustainable scheme which will transform the site and bring numerous benefits to the local community for many years to come."
Occupying a prime 45hectare brownfield site close to the A19, JG Land & Estates will now take forward a comprehensive programme of development to create Allens West - providing 120,000 sq ft of industrial accommodation, 2,500 sq ft of retail space, 500 homes and care home and community facilities.
IDP was appointed to the scheme in September 2006. In order to reach this positive stage in the site's development, IDP has reviewed current usage, which includes a range of warehousing, office and storage facilities, and has considered the site in the context of its setting along with reviewing the needs of the local community. In addition to this, IDP also undertook public consultations which were positively received.
According to partner, Roger Copestake, IDP's appointment stemmed from its local knowledge and understanding of regional requirements, especially in relation to meeting Stockton Borough Council's planning parameters - key attributes when developing a significant regeneration site of this type. He said:
"We were tasked with delivering a robust design guide which would ensure that, any future development on the site would not only be safe and sustainable, but easy to implement. On this occasion we have achieved this by way of a rigorous assessment of the existing site's context to its immediate surroundings, current uses and close involvement with the existing community through a consultation process and best practice evaluation practices. In addition to this I believe that our considered, design led, approach, rather than retrospective justification of a pre-determined solution, have all contributed to the local authority's decision to grant outline planning consent."
Sanderson Weatherall which acted as planning consultant for this major development will now market the speculative scheme going forward. Sean Hedley, director of planning services at Sanderson Weatherall, added: "This is fantastic news for the region, ensuring plans for a first class mixed-use scheme are brought to life for the benefit of the surrounding community.
"On completion, this development will undoubtedly create a number of jobs thanks to the new business space on offer. The industrial offering will bring a much needed, flexible supply of accommodation to occupiers looking to establish themselves in this prime location."
John Jowitt, planning director at JG Land & Estates added: "We are delighted that our vision for Allens West is now becoming a reality and are ready to drive this forward to bring our masterplan to life. We have worked hard to put together a high quality, well designed and sustainable scheme which will transform the site and bring numerous benefits to the local community for many years to come."
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