PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA - Hartlepool Borough Council

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No: 3
Number:
H/2006/0506
Applicant:
Hartlepool Borough Council
Agent:
Hartlepool Borough Council Bryan Hanson House
Hanson Square Lynn Street Hartlepool TS24 7BT
Date valid: 03/07/2006
Development: Erection of security fencing and gates
Location:
Rear of 1 BLAKELOCK GARDENS/ STOCKTON
ROAD/MARSKE STREET/WESTBOURNE ROAD
HARTLEPOOL H ARTLEPOOL
The Application and Site
3.1 The application is to provide security gates and fencing to the back street behind
properties in Stockton Road, Marske Street and Westbourne Road.
3.2 The security gates and fencing are a method of restricting access to the rear of
properties in order to reduce crime and access to undesirables. Locakable gates are
erected at either end of the ‘back street’ enclosing it to improve security.
3.3 Similar gates have been erected at a number of other back streets in the town.
Publicity
3.4 The application has been advertised by way of neighbour letters (16). To date,
there have been 3 objections and one email neither supporting or objecting.
3.5 The concerns raised are:
1) restricted access for business users,
2) no off street parking to front of Stockton Road,
3) inconvenience to have to open gates for visitors,
4) would restrict access to rear garden.
Copy letters E
3.6 The period for publicity has expired.
Consultations
3.7 The following consultation replies have been received:
Head of Traffic and Transportation – This application would have highway
implications if approved. The section of Stockton Road, which will be affected by the
gates, is made up of businesses and residential properties. A Traffic Regulation
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