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DC/26/00386/FUL

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

Awaiting decision Gateshead Full Application

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference DC/26/00386/FUL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 May 2026

    Received by Gateshead

  2. 26 May 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 21 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

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

What happens while it is decided

The process from here

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.

About full applications applications

How this application type works

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

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  • DC/26/00387/LBC Awaiting decision

    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 7m away Heritage and listed buildings
  • DC/21/00213/COU Granted

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    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).

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