Plans for security boost at Teesside Uni
Last updated 1st May 2025
Plans for new fencing at Teesside University, which hope to “increase the level of security” have been submitted to Middlesbrough Council.
The move comes as the applicant cites an increasing level of antisocial behaviour occurring across the “open access” campus. Plans detail that while the proposed fence panels aim to “provide a visual deterrent”, they don’t intend to entirely prevent access. The increased security is deemed especially important for student accommodation and the plans hone in on King Edward’s Square.
Diagrams of the Teesside University campus demonstrate that there are two locations where fences will be installed, if plans are approved by the local council. Both of these are located surrounding the King Edward’s Square green space. Both near to Linthorpe Road, one of the new deterrents will be located by the junction of King Edward’s Road and Albert Road, whilst the other will be located at the point where Clarendon Road meets King Edward’s Square.
Documents detail that the fence panels will measure 1.2m by 1.2m and be made of “ornate steel”. A graphic submitted as part of the plans shows that there will be a total of eight at the meeting point of Albert Road/King Edward’s Road. Meanwhile, a total of five are depicted on Clarendon Road.
The full description featured in the planning papers and said: “Teesside University wishes to increase the level of security to the campus and in particular to the areas of student accommodation. The University has witnessed increased levels of antisocial behaviour across the campus due in part to its open access/layout.
“The proposed works are to restrict, but not totally prevent, access to the King Edward Square student accommodation. The installation of decorative fence panels are to provide a visual deterrent but not complete restriction, whilst retaining and keeping within the existing streetscape.”
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