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

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• DC/26/00386/FUL Withdrawn

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

  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.

  Decided 12 Aug 2026 Full applications

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. 12 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Withdrawn

5. 12 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Decided

   Previously Awaiting decision.

• Application: DC/26/00386/FUL (Decided)

The applicant withdrew this application before Gateshead decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  DC/26/00386/FUL Submitted 14 May 2026 0m away

  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.

  Withdrawn Full applications

• 9 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB

  DC/21/00227/LBC Submitted 22 Feb 2021 9m away

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Demolition of wall (retrospective)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 12 docs

• 9 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB

  DC/21/00228/FUL Submitted 22 Feb 2021 9m away

  Demolition of wall (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Demolition 9 docs

• 11 -13 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB

  DC/21/00874/LBC Submitted 12 Jul 2021 22m away

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Change of use from Class E Office to Class F1(a) Education, installation of a new base unit with sink in ground floor classroom, existing operable door to the chimney breast wall in ground floor classroom closed off and the existing locked door between the classroom and stairwell brought into use, ground floor kitchen upgrade, partition wall to form a store room and an accessible WC at ground floor, first floor male toilets removed and the space reconfigured to allow for an additional WC, new wall and internal door installed at the first floor, and installation of new 180 degree swing cast Iron double gates to the existing rear yard (amended plans/additional information received 11/11/21).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 18 docs

• 5 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB

  DC/21/00709/FUL Submitted 31 May 2021 30m 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

• 5 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB

  DC/21/00710/LBC Submitted 31 May 2021 31m away

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: 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 Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Extension +2 23 docs

• DC/25/01045/LBC Granted

  Gateshead Council Depot The Court Yard Durham Road Gateshead NE9 5AW

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Conversion and extension of existing building at western part of site to provide 2 dwellings, demolition of existing buildings at eastern part of site and erection of 6no. 2.5 storey dwellings, including associated parking, tree removal, replacement planting and removal of existing signage structure at south eastern part of site. (additional information 17.11.2025, amended 27.04.2026 and 19.05.2026) (Description amended 24.06.2026)

  23 Sep 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/25/00961/LBC Granted

  Oak Villa 7 Front Street Whickham Gateshead NE16 4HF

  LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Renewal and replacement of second floor floorboards to facilitate installation of new floor joists. Removal and replacement of first floor ceilings and second floor internal wall. Works to dormer window including repair of rotten timber sections. Installation of replacement of bay window roof and second floor window lintels. Removal and replacement of loft insulation to facilitate roof timber inspection and insect treatment. Installation of roof ventilation (additional/amended information received 18.06.2026, 24.06.2026, 01.07.2026)

  4 Sep 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/26/00404/LBC Decided

  11 Claremont Place Gateshead NE8 1TL

  Installation and relocation of existing boiler to a new internal position, including associated internal pipework alterations and repositioning of the external flue outlet on the existing elevation of the listed building.

  21 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/26/00391/LBC Awaiting decision

  Fell Cottage 123 Kells Lane Gateshead NE9 5XY

  Internal alteration to subdivide rooms to create additional consulting rooms

  15 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/25/00863/LBC Awaiting decision

  Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre Market Lane Gateshead NE11 9NX

  Proposed Change of Use from Office Space to Overnight Residential Retreat Centre (Additional Plans and Information received: 31st July 2026, 2nd September 2026)

  21 Aug 2025 Heritage and listed buildings