Stuart Arnold

Redcar and Cleveland Council has approved planning permission for Queen’s Head landlord John Convey to convert a small parcel of public land beside the Eston pub into a beer garden. The scheme includes seating, parasols, low picket fencing and wildlife-friendly planting, with the council retaining ownership through a licence. Although residents raised six objections over noise, litter and customer behaviour, ten letters supported the proposal. CCTV, signage, restricted operating hours and a required noise management plan will provide safeguards, while the council said the modest development would help sustain the local pub and business.

Outline planning permission has been granted for a development at Craigton House in Redcar featuring a two-storey extension, 30 new flats, sea-view penthouses and 16 underground parking spaces. London-based applicant Vista Estates owns the site, while architect Rob Henderson said the design aims to contribute to Redcar’s regeneration. Redcar and Cleveland Council accepted the town-centre location and design despite concerns from four objectors about parking and effects on residents, subject to conditions covering materials, access, cycle and bin storage, parking layout and construction works.