In Stockton, the former Debenhams site on the High Street was considered, which has 8,161sq.

It also noted how even after significant reconfiguration works the floorspace at the ground level alone would be 'too small to accommodate' the proposals. The site was dismissed as it would be 'too large' to accommodate Ninja Warrior in isolation. The venue is proposed to be open from 9am to 8pm between Monday and Thursday, with slightly later opening times on a weekend of 9am to 9pm.Ĭouncil officer Andrew Glossop said the indoor sport and recreation use would 'not prejudice the character and function of the Teesside Leisure Park, but will complement its existing leisure uses.'ĭebenhams in Middlesbrough Town Centre, which is now closed (Image: Teessidelive) The change of use planning application, prepared on behalf of The Mary Street Estate Limited, has also revealed the potential opening times of the site. READ MORE: Live updates as tent erected and white-suited investigators probe scene.READ MORE: Everything we know so far after blue tent and police cordons erected as CSI probe Hartlepool scenes.These plans have now been approved by the council, which would bring the unused units 'back into a productive economic use.' A spokesperson for Ninja Warrior - which has a huge number of activity and fitness venues across the UK - has confirmed that talks are ongoing and that it 'looks forward to sharing updates in the future.' Plans lodged with Middlesbrough Council earlier this year proposed to merge the former Amazing Grace Church and the casino, which closed in 2016, into one 3,089sq.m site. Plans have been green-lit to merge two Teesside Park units as Ninja Warrior talks continue.īack in July, it was revealed that Ninja Warrior UK was in talks to open a huge adventure play park at Teesside Leisure Park, in the former Rainbow Casino.

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