First Impressions 7 Belle Vue Bank Gateshead NE9 6BQ

1. 25 Nov 2025

   Received by Gateshead

2. 31 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 September 2026, 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

• 15 Belle Vue Bank Gateshead NE9 6BQ

  DC/20/00290/HHA Submitted 1 Apr 2020 9m away

  Erection of a two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Primrose Place Gateshead NE9 6BU

  DC/20/00822/NMA Submitted 16 Sep 2020 47m away

  Non Material Amendment to DC/19/00629/HHA to change window at the rear of the single storey extension to bi-fold doors.

  Granted Amendments Extension Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Wendover Belle Vue Bank Gateshead NE9 6BR

  DC/26/00692/TREE Submitted 24 Aug 2026 51m away

  Tree works at Wendover Belle Vue Bank see submitted Tree Survey and schedule of submitted works

  Decided Trees 1 doc

• 3A St Helens Terrace Low Fell Gateshead NE9 6BY

  DC/20/00104/HHA Submitted 6 Feb 2020 66m away

  Dormer and roof extension

  Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
  Domestic

• 490 Durham Road Gateshead NE9 6HU

  DC/20/00370/COU Submitted 6 May 2020 74m away

  Change of use of existing bank and ancillary offices/stores (use class A2) to ground floor and basement cafe/restaurant (use class A3) with separate office unit above (use class A2) including replacement shopfront/entrance doors, new window and door openings and internal reconfiguration and refurbishment.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 6-12 Cross Keys Lane Gateshead NE9 6DA

  DC/26/00463/TREE Submitted 12 Jun 2026 74m away

  Tree works to a corner group of 3 sycamore and rowan trees, and an oak tree at 6-12 Cross Keys Lane

  Decided Trees 3 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