The appeal is allowed and outline planning permission is granted for residential development of up to 40 dwellings at Land North of Thorpe Thewles, Durham Road, Thorpe Thewles TS21 3JN in accordance with the terms of the application, Ref 17/0943/OUT, dated 5 April 2017, subject to the conditions set out in the schedule attached to this decision letter. The appeal is made by Simon Studholme and Sarah Hirst against the decision of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.