Developer in Mile House Starbucks row tells council 'we're not going anywhere' 'We'll keep pumping money in till permission is granted': Cliff Court says there's been 140 acts of vandalism at derelict pub Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice The developer embroiled in a long-running planning row over a Starbucks at the old Mile House pub has told Stockton Council "we're not going anywhere". Cliff Court Developments says the authority is using "delaying tactics" in granting approval for its £2.4m drive-through and convenience store, almost four years after it first submitted plans.