Planning application
DC/21/00710/LBC
5 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB
Proposal
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Conversion of the ground floor, first and second floors from office use (Class E) to residential use (C3) comprising 5 No one and two bedroom flats. Replacement of existing modern rooflights with heritage rooflights. Partial demolition of infill garage buildings in rear yard and creation of 5 No parking spaces (amended 30/07/21 and 25/10/2021).
As published by the council, reference DC/21/00710/LBC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 May 2021
Received by Gateshead
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26 Nov 2021
Decision issued: Consent Granted
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About heritage and listed buildings applications
How this application type works
Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.
More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide
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DC/21/00709/FUL Granted
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Conversion of the ground floor, first and second floors from office use (Class E) to residential use (C3) comprising 5 No one and two bedroom flats. Replacement of existing modern rooflights with heritage rooflights. Partial demolition of infill garage buildings in rear yard and creation of 5 No parking spaces (amended 30/07/21 and 25/10/2021).
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DC/26/00386/FUL Awaiting decision
Butterworth Solicitors Ltd 3 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 1EB
Change of use of the property from vacant offices (Class E) to 11 bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis) with associated internal and external alterations.
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DC/26/00387/LBC Awaiting decision
Butterworth Solicitors Ltd 3 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 1EB
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Change of use of the property from vacant Offices (Class E) to an 11 bed HMO (Sui Generis) with associated internal and external alterations.
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DC/21/00213/COU Granted
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Conversion of ground and first floors from Day Centre use (Class E (f)) to a nine bed House in Multiple Occupation (sui generis)(additional information received 19/03/21, 20/04/21 and 19/05/2021).
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DC/21/00216/LBC Granted
1A Walker Terrace Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 1EB
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Conversion of ground and first floors from Day Centre use (Class E (f)) to a nine bed House in Multiple Occupation (sui generis); internal alterations including the installation of suspended ceilings, partitions and en suite bathrooms (additional information received 19/03/21 and 19/05/2021).
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DC/21/00227/LBC Granted
9 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB
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DC/25/01045/LBC Granted
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DC/26/00387/LBC Awaiting decision
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