Civic Centre Regent Street Gateshead NE8 1HH

1. 13 Feb 2025

   Received by Gateshead

2. 12 Aug 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 October 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Gateshead took a median of 132 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Gateshead for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• High West Street Gateshead Bensham NE8 1HA

  DC/21/00909/TDPA Submitted 16 Jul 2021 114m away

  DETERMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL: Proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works (as amended 06/09/21).

  Granted Telecoms 14 docs

• 21 Regent Terrace Gateshead NE8 1LU

  17/01025/DOC1 Submitted 15 Jul 2019 151m away

  Discharge of condition 3 (Materials) of planning application DC/17/01025/LBC.

  Granted Conditions

• 23 Regent Terrace Gateshead NE8 1LU

  DC/21/00215/LBC Submitted 19 Feb 2021 161m away

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT Remove existing cement fillet and column of tiles closest to the chimney. Renew the lead soakers and install a new lead flashing alongside the chimney and replace tiles where necessary. Renew lead apron behind chimney.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

• 1A Walker Terrace Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 1EB

  DC/21/00213/COU Submitted 8 Feb 2021 174m 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 174m 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

• 5 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB

  DC/21/00709/FUL Submitted 31 May 2021 175m 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

• DC/25/00012/FUL Withdrawn

  International Paint Ltd Stoneygate Lane Felling NE10 0JY

  Construction of a Fork Lift Truck (FTL) battery charging building (Additional information received on 31.01.2025 and 12.06.2025)

  9 Jan 2025 Full applications
• DC/26/00656/FUL Awaiting decision

  Site Of Former Ciborio Ltd Hawks Road Gateshead NE8 3AD

  Continued use of temporary car park on site of former Ciborio Ltd (renewal of temporary permission DC/23/00505/COU) until 14/10/2029

  17 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/00650/FUL Awaiting decision

  Potters Cafe 174 Carr Hill Road Gateshead NE9 5NA

  Installation of an ATM machine

  14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/25/01221/FUL Granted

  First Floor Former Co-Op Buildings Hookergate Lane Rowlands Gill NE39 2AJ

  Change of use and conversion of first floor office space into 3No 2 bedroom apartments (amended plans and additional information submitted: 21.04.2026, 23.04.2026, 08.06.2026 and 24.07.2026)

  4 Nov 2025 Full applications
• DC/26/00077/FUL Granted

  Deckham Family Centre 195 - 201 Split Crow Road Gateshead NE8 3UB

  Change of use from Family Centre, previously used by Gateshead Council Social Services to one 5-bed ground floor flat. (amended plans rec'd 08.07.26)

  2 Feb 2026 Full applications