Planning application
DC/21/01314/TDPA
Village Heights Gateshead NE8 1PW
Proposal
DETERMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL: for the erection of a mast and 5.5 antenna at Village Heights.
As published by the council, reference DC/21/01314/TDPA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Nov 2021
Received by Gateshead
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23 Dec 2021
Decision issued: Prior approval required and approved
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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 telecoms applications
How this application type works
Telecommunications applications cover masts, antennas and cabinets, most of which come forward as prior approval cases under permitted development rules. The council typically has 56 days to consider siting and appearance only. The need for the network itself is treated as established, so objections carry most weight where they address visual impact or siting.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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DC/21/00692/TDPA Granted
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DC/21/00874/LBC Granted
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DC/26/00438/FUL Awaiting decision
Jam Jar Studios Mulgrave Terrace Gateshead
Proposed external alterations for the installation of new window and door openings to all elevations, the installation of rooflights, removal of the existing chimney and rendering of all external elevations.
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DC/21/00227/LBC Granted
9 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Demolition of wall (retrospective)
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DC/21/00228/FUL Granted
9 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB
Demolition of wall (retrospective)
Other telecoms applications
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DC/26/00347/TELFUL Granted
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DC/26/00439/TDPA Awaiting decision
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