DC/26/00088/BT

1. 2 Feb 2026

   Received by Gateshead

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

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.

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.

More on telecoms applications in our guide

• DC/21/00229/COU Granted

  117 Saltwell Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 4TJ

  Change of use of first floor flat to five (single occupancy) bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (use class C4) (description amended 16.04.2021)

  22 Feb 2021 80m away Full applications
• DC/21/00718/COU Decided

  2 Newton Street Bensham Gateshead NE8 4XL

  Change of Use from Vetinary services to the provision of aesthetics, heath and beauty services including the sale of ancillary products and services.

  2 Jun 2021 132m away Full applications
• DC/21/00814/NMA Decided

  Saltwell And Bensham (Phases 1, 2 And 3) Gateshead

  Proposed non-material amendment of application DC/19/00765/FUL to allow existing Tree on Dunsmuir Grove to be removed and proposed two replacement trees within the front gardens of Plots 37 and 38, next to the adopted footpath link through the site.

  28 Jun 2021 195m away Amendments
• DC/21/00435/FUL Granted

  Land Off Liddell Terrace And Rawling Road Gateshead

  Erection of 7 dwellings with associated landscaping (additional information/amendments received 05/05/21, 14/05/21, 01/06/21 and 21/07/21).

  30 Mar 2021 207m away Full applications
• DC/26/00420/HHA Awaiting decision

  45 Lobley Hill Road Gateshead NE8 4XA

  (Retrospective) Replace conservatory with a Single Storey rear extension

  28 May 2026 211m away Householder
• DC/21/00496/HHA Granted

  24 Westminster Street Gateshead NE8 4QE

  Proposed Conversion of existing garage into home office and associated external elevation changes.

  12 Apr 2021 225m away Householder

• DC/26/00347/TELFUL Granted

  Blaydon ATE Edward Street Blaydon On Tyne NE21 5QD

  The removal of 6 no. antenna and the installation of 9 no. replacement antenna and ancillary radio equipment onto new support poles, along with ancillary development thereto at existing rooftop site.

  28 Apr 2026 Telecoms
• DC/26/00351/TDPA Refused

  Land At Woodside Lane Ryton NE40 4LD

  DETERMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL: Installation of a 25m high Valmont monopole with a total of 6No. antenna, 4No. 600mm diameter dishes, 4no. equipment cabinets and associated supporting apparatus including a 2.4m mesh fence with 3m double gates

  29 Apr 2026 Telecoms
• DC/26/00439/TDPA Awaiting decision

  Old Durham Road Gateshead

  DETERMINATION OF PRIOR APPROVAL: Installation of a 20m monopole supporting 6No antennas, 3No equipment cabinets and ancillary development there to including 3No Remote Radio Units (RRUs).

  5 Jun 2026 Telecoms
• DC/26/00090/BT Awaiting decision

  Kingsway South Gateshead

  Proposed removal of public telephone box

  2 Feb 2026 Telecoms
• DC/26/00091/BT Awaiting decision

  Lobley Hill Road Gateshead

  Proposed removal of public telephone box

  2 Feb 2026 Telecoms