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Search the Public Notice PortalPlans to transform an empty Victorian building on Teesside into a 92-place nursery have been approved.
The 1876 villa, Bishopsgarth House on Darlington Back Lane, Stockton‑on‑Tees, had been identified as a non-designated heritage asset after being designed by former mayor Dr Charles Trotter.
The proposal from Hughes Family Investments, operating under a national nursery chain, has been green-lit by Stockton Council.
The day nursery will cater to 92 children and will open at 7.30am, closing at 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Under the plans, the ground floor of the building will include baby and toddler rooms, along with kitchen and dining facilities.
The first floor will house toddler and pre-school rooms plus shared toilet and changing facilities, while the existing rear garage will be converted to an additional pre-school room.
The second floor will be reserved for a staff room.
Externally, new vehicular access will be provided from Darlington Back Lane, along with a front car park including 15 standard spaces plus one disabled space.
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An officer report confirmed that parking provision was acceptable.
Objections were raised by a neighbour concerned about noise, congestion, and potential flooding due to changes to the garden.
However, another resident supported the plan, citing the benefits for families and the reuse of a vacant building.
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