Planning applications in Gateshead, March 2026

Land South Of A694 Rowlands Gill

Proposed erection of up to 14 dwellings, including associated access, open space, sustainable drainage (SuDS), parking, and related infrastructure.

1 Hedgelea Ryton NE40 3BW

Discharge of planning condition 4 (Bat Roost Features), condition 6 (Bat Mitigation Strategy) and condition 8 (Cycle Storage Details).

1 Hedgelea Ryton NE40 3BW

Discharge of planning condition 4 (Bat Roost Features), condition 6 (Bat Mitigation Strategy) and condition 8 (Cycle Storage Details).

29 Cherrytree Drive Whickham NE16 4TQ

New porch, two storey gable extension, single storey rear extension and loft conversion.

Land Adj To Former Maiden Over Public House Low Heworth Lane Felling

Discharge of condition 7 (Visibility splays), 10 (Remediation scheme) and 14 (Verification) of planning application DC/21/00568/FUL.

Tynedale House Holburn Lane Ryton NE40 3PF

Non-material amendment of planning approval DC/24/00985/FUL for the removal of connecting path within development to path leading to park.

Tynedale House Holburn Lane Ryton NE40 3PF

Non-Material Amendment of application DC/24/00985/FUL to allow side elevation windows to kitchens removed and alterations to rear elevation windows to kitchen areas (Plots 1-5). (Revised Description)

Pavilion West Of Ornamental Garden Saltwell Park Gateshead

Proposed replacement of fire damaged pavilion (updated tree survey received 09.06.2026).

Teams Community Education Centre Askew Road West Gateshead NE8 2PW

Change of use of vacant land to create a community garden (Additional Information: 21.08.2026 and 01.09.2026)

Cardinal Hume Catholic School Old Durham Road Gateshead NE9 6RZ

Construction of a single storey teaching block to the south west of the existing main school building to provide new classrooms, including new maintenance access road, covered walkway linking with the main building, associated facilities and landscaping.

Design Works Annexe William Street Felling

Partial Change of use of the building with room 202 converted from office use (Class E) to a learning centre (Class F1) (retrospective), alterations to existing paths / roads and installation of cycle store (prospective) (Additional information and amended plans received 29th July 2026, 18th September 2026)

Former BAE System Site Ravensworth Road Birtley

Discharge of condition 3 (Phasing Plan) of planning application DC/22/00125/FUL.

The West Stables Thornley Lane Blaydon NE39 1BE

Proposed single story extension to the west elevation, 2 velux windows to East elevation, Patio doors to North elevation

Former BAE System Site Ravensworth Road Birtley

Discharge of condition 26 (Shared Cycle/Pedestrian Route) of planning application DC/22/00125/FUL.

409 Durham Road Gateshead NE9 5AN

Installation of 2no internally illuminated fascia signs and 1no externally illuminated projecting/hanging sign

409 Durham Road Gateshead NE9 5AN

Internal refurbishment of existing 1st floor restaurant with proposed new timber entrance doors, new powder coated aluminium windows to first floor, new extraction ductwork to rear and decorative lighting scheme.

Curleys Bar 266-268 High Street Gateshead NE8 1AS

Demolition of 'Curleys Bar' to ground level only, leaving all foundations in place. The site will be finished with Carboniferous Limestone and the creation of a timber knee rail fence with a kerb on the boundary line on the footpath.

Friars Wharf Apartments Green Lane Felling

Removal of existing combustible facade elements and replacement with non-combustible alternative systems of a similar colour and appearance. (amended plans rec'd 25.08.26)

Units 7-10 Blaydon Industrial Park Chainbridge Road Blaydon On Tyne NE21 5AB

Illuminated sign "Beckleberry's" to front elevation

Napier House Gateshead Road Sunniside Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 5LQ

Single storey rear kitchen/living room extension with a part lean-to-roof and part gable roof, a raised patio at the back and change the rear flat roof to a gable one (As Amended 22.09.2026)

Units 7-10 Blaydon Industrial Park Chainbridge Road Blaydon On Tyne NE21 5AB

Fit out of existing B1, B2, B8 industrial units to form bakery. This to include fit out for production and storage, staff amenities new product development and offices all associated with bakery process. Minor changes to elevations including removal and infilling of glazed areas / existing access doors and formation of new glazing, alterations to external doors. Addition of external signage. Siting of external refrigeration plant, electrical sub-station and water storage tanks. Formation of recessed loading bay. Flues for ventilation and for ovens. External building mounted yard lighting. Detached garage structure for vehicle maintenance / storage.

Site Of Play Area And Former Sunderland Road Library And Land To The North West Of King James Hospital, Sunderland Road, Gateshead

Discharge of conditions 8 (Drainage Scheme) and 10 (DCMS) of planning application DC/22/00299/FUL (amended details 2.9.26).

1 Whinfield Cottages Pipe Bridge Rowlands Gill NE39 1PQ

First floor extension to rear

Land At St Omers Road Gateshead NE11 9EZ

Temporary permission for the erection of a modular building for B8 (Storage and Distribution) use for a period of 3-years. (part retrospective) (amended plans and additional information: 1st June 2026, 3rd June 2026, 10th June 2026, 11th June 2026, 22nd June, 26th June, 3rd July 2026, 17th July 2026 and 16th September 2026)

16 Front Street Winlaton NE21 4RE

Ground Floor - Sub-division of existing retail unit into two retail units. First Floor - Change of use from commercial to domestic accomodation (first floor flat). (Amended Plans received: 22nd July 2026 and 21st August 2026)

Newby Cottage 59 Cornmoor Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PU

Construct upward extension to raise roof to create additional storey with three gable dormers to front and two to rear, erection of a single storey side/rear extension and portico on the ground floor and one Juliette balcony window to the back as amended 08.06.2026

Whickham Play Zone School Street Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4AD

Tree works at Whickham Play Zone.

11 Woodbine Terrace Bensham Gateshead NE8 1RU

Discharge of condition 4 (Sliding Sash Windows) of planning application DC/23/00397/LBC.

11 Woodbine Terrace Bensham Gateshead NE8 1RU

Discharge of condition 1 (Materials) of planning application DC/23/00397/LBC.

16 Felton Crescent Gateshead NE8 4SQ

Proposed outbuilding to replace existing outbuilding.

Alexandra Guest House 377 Alexandra Road Gateshead NE8 4HY

Change of use from Guest House (Class C1) to a care home for three residents (Class C2)

Rosehill Cottage Rogues Lane Rowlands Gill NE39 2ET

Rosehill Cottage (Bungalow)- Single storey

The Armstrong Tynemouth Pass Gateshead

Proposed facade remedial works to upgrade cavity fire barriers and replacement of existing combustible cladding with minimum fire rated A2-s1, d0 as recommended by fire consultants based on the fire risk assessment of external walls per PAS 9980:2022.