5 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• DC/21/00709/FUL Granted

  5 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB

  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).

  Decided 26 Nov 2021 Full applications

1. 31 May 2021

   Received by Gateshead

2. 26 Nov 2021

   Decision issued: Consent Granted

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Gateshead granted permission on 26 November 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 5 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB

  DC/21/00709/FUL Submitted 31 May 2021 1m away

  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).

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +2 24 docs

• 1A Walker Terrace Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 1EB

  DC/21/00213/COU Submitted 8 Feb 2021 24m away

  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).

  Granted Full applications 28 docs

• 1A Walker Terrace Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 1EB

  DC/21/00216/LBC Submitted 8 Feb 2021 24m away

  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).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 27 docs

• 9 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB

  DC/21/00227/LBC Submitted 22 Feb 2021 29m away

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Demolition of wall (retrospective)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 12 docs

• 9 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB

  DC/21/00228/FUL Submitted 22 Feb 2021 29m away

  Demolition of wall (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Demolition 9 docs

• Butterworth Solicitors Ltd 3 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 1EB

  DC/26/00386/FUL Submitted 14 May 2026 31m away

  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.

  Withdrawn Full applications

• DC/26/00387/LBC Withdrawn

  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.

  14 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/25/01045/LBC Granted

  Gateshead Council Depot The Court Yard Durham Road Gateshead NE9 5AW

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Conversion and extension of existing building at western part of site to provide 2 dwellings, demolition of existing buildings at eastern part of site and erection of 6no. 2.5 storey dwellings, including associated parking, tree removal, replacement planting and removal of existing signage structure at south eastern part of site. (additional information 17.11.2025, amended 27.04.2026 and 19.05.2026) (Description amended 24.06.2026)

  23 Sep 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/25/00961/LBC Granted

  Oak Villa 7 Front Street Whickham Gateshead NE16 4HF

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Renewal and replacement of second floor floorboards to facilitate installation of new floor joists. Removal and replacement of first floor ceilings and second floor internal wall. Works to dormer window including repair of rotten timber sections. Installation of replacement of bay window roof and second floor window lintels. Removal and replacement of loft insulation to facilitate roof timber inspection and insect treatment. Installation of roof ventilation (additional/amended information received 18.06.2026, 24.06.2026, 01.07.2026)

  4 Sep 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/26/00404/LBC Decided

  11 Claremont Place Gateshead NE8 1TL

  Installation and relocation of existing boiler to a new internal position, including associated internal pipework alterations and repositioning of the external flue outlet on the existing elevation of the listed building.

  21 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/26/00391/LBC Awaiting decision

  Fell Cottage 123 Kells Lane Gateshead NE9 5XY

  Internal alteration to subdivide rooms to create additional consulting rooms

  15 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings