Planning application
DC/26/00490/HCPL
5 Lydford Way Birtley DH3 2LT
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/00490/HCPL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Jun 2026
Received by Gateshead
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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 lawful development applications
How this application type works
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.
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DC/26/00367/CPL Decided
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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
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DC/26/00342/CPL Decided
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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)
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DC/26/00503/CPL Awaiting decision
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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.
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DC/26/00452/HCPL Awaiting decision
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The existing conservatory to the rear of the property is to be replaced with a brick facing sunroom and flat roof with a pyramid roof lantern. The existing footprint will be maintained and the eaves of the proposal will not exceed 3 meters. The proposed brickwork will match the existing brickwork.