DC/26/00444/HCPL

1. 5 Jun 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• TREE/21/012 Decided

  6 Littledene Low Fell Gateshead NE9 5AF

  Tree works at 6 Littledene

  2 Feb 2021 39m away Trees
• 21/00372/DOC1 Granted

  Dene House Durham Road Gateshead NE9 5AE

  Discharge of conditions - 3 - materials and samples, 8 - bat and bird boxes and 14 - cycle parking of planning application DC/21/00372/COU.

  29 Oct 2021 62m away Conditions
• DC/26/00554/TREE Awaiting decision

  Dene House Durham Road Gateshead

  Tree works to reduce the overhanging lower branches of the trees marked at Dene House.

  9 Jul 2026 70m away Trees
• TREE/21/058 Decided

  Fellside The Drive Low Fell Gateshead NE9 5BL

  Tree works at Fellside The Drive

  17 May 2021 97m away Trees
• TREE/21/018 Decided

  Glenholme The Drive Low Fell Gateshead NE9 5BL

  Tree works at Glenholme The Drive Low Fell

  22 Feb 2021 101m away Trees
• 23/00739/DOC1 Awaiting decision

  305 Durham Road Gateshead NE9 5AH

  Discharge of conditions 4 (Paint Colour) of Planning Application DC/23/00739/HHA.

  11 Feb 2025 113m away Conditions

• DC/26/00356/HCPL Decided

  7 Albert Drive Gateshead NE9 6EH

  The proposal consists of the construction of a single-storey rear extension to the existing dwellinghouse, projecting approximately 3.0m beyond the original rear wall and extending across a width of approximately 3.2m.

  1 May 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/00367/CPL Decided

  189 Prince Consort Road And 56 Whitehall Road Gateshead

  CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR PROPOSED USE: Change of use of 2no. properties from Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to 2no. Use Class C4 (HMO's). GF flat to create 4no. en-suite bedrooms sharing kitchen. FF flat to create 5no. en-suite bedrooms sharing kitchen. Demolition of 3no. chimney stacks, internal alterations and new white UPVC windows with alterations to existing drainage

  7 May 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/00342/CPL Decided

  Barmoor Cottage Main Road Ryton NE40 3TS

  CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR PROPOSED USE: Change of use of property from Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to Use Class C3(b) to provide a facility for one adult receiving care. No external alterations to property. (Additional information provided on 11.06.26)

  24 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/00503/CPL Awaiting decision

  3 Chase Court Whickham NE16 4NL

  CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR A PROPOSED USE: Occupation of Flat 3 Chase Court by any person of the retirement age, whether or not a House Manager.

  22 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• DC/26/00490/HCPL Awaiting decision

  5 Lydford Way Birtley DH3 2LT

  Demolish conservatory to rear of property then replace it with a single storey garden room extension, add bi-fold doors to the front elevation of the house, turn the front platform balcony to a Juliette one, enlarge the size of the rear dormer window and increase the height of the detached garage.

  17 Jun 2026 Lawful development