Here are three applications that have been approved (or cleared) in and around the town between March 23 and 27.

Sheds set for demolition at Percy Road garage

CB Auto Electrical Services has been given the green light to demolish two storage sheds at its site on Percy Road. The sheds sit to the rear of the main unit and are due to be removed without the need for prior approval.

The application was submitted on February 23 and validated on March 2. The council issued its decision on March 26, confirming that “prior approval is not required” for the demolition, paving the way for the yard to be cleared and reorganised.

New features approved for St Teresa’s Hospice

St Teresa’s Hospice on Woodland Road has secured approval for a series of upgrades to its entrance and a quiet reflection room. The plans include the installation of new fencing and a handrail along the main entrance ramp to improve accessibility and safety.

Inside, an existing window in the proposed reflection room is set to be replaced with a glazed door, brightening the space and making it easier to access. The application was validated on February 4 and approved with conditions on March 27, giving the hospice a clearer route to carry out the improvements.

Gladstone Street building to be split into two retail units

A building on Gladstone Street is set to be transformed into two separate retail units after the council signed off on a conversion plan. The approved scheme involves internal alterations, the addition of another entrance door, new roller shutters and revised openings to the ground‑floor frontage.

The application was first lodged on March 19, 2025, and validated at that time. It has now been approved with conditions on March 25, 2026, opening the door for a new shop layout and potentially fresh retail offerings on the street.