Planning application
89 Whaggs Lane Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PQ
Works: Loft or dormer Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Install two roof light windows to the front side of the roof.
As published by the council, reference DC/26/00587/HCPL
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/00587/HCPL
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 21 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 24 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Whickham North
- Decision by
- Delegated Items
- Postcode
- NE16 4PQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Jul 2026
Received by Gateshead
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24 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 18 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Gateshead took a median of 132 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
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 this record
Reading the register
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