Derwent Walk Express Artwork Hexham Road Swalwell Gateshead NE16 3BW

1. 12 Aug 2026

   Received by Gateshead

2. 28 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 October 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 82 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Gateshead for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Gateshead's median decision took 82 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Blaydon Rugby Club Crowtrees Hexham Road Swalwell Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 3BN

  DC/24/00537/ADV Submitted 1 Jul 2024 150 yards away

  Display of 1No freestanding LED Screen (Additional information and amended plans received on 08.10.2024)

  Refused Advertising 10 docs

• 26 Broadmeadows Close Swalwell Whickham NE16 3DD

  DC/20/00339/HHA Submitted 28 Apr 2020 200 yards away

  Proposed single storey side and rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Poundstretchers Hexham Road Swalwell Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 3AA

  25/00286/DOC2 Submitted 10 Feb 2026 200 yards away

  Discharge of condition 3 (Cycle Parking - Sub) of planning application DC/25/00286/FUL

  Granted 8 docs

• Poundstretchers Hexham Road Swalwell Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 3AA

  25/00286/DOC1 Submitted 21 Jan 2026 200 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 5 (CEMP - Sub), 9 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) and 12 (Landscaping - Sub of planning application DC/25/00286/FUL.

  Granted 9 docs

• 6 The Pavilion Whickham Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 3BZ

  DC/19/01136/HHA Submitted 8 Nov 2019 250 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 48 The Pavilion Whickham Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 3BZ

  DC/20/00256/GPDE Submitted 16 Mar 2020 250 yards away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5.17m, with a maximum height of 3.69m, and eaves height of 2.98m.

  Decided Outline Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• DC/25/00863/LBC Granted

  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, 11th September 2026)

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/26/00391/LBC Granted

  Fell Cottage 123 Kells Lane Gateshead NE9 5XY

  Internal alteration to subdivide rooms to create additional consulting rooms (amended plan and heritage statement received 02.09.2026).

  Received 15 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DC/26/00387/LBC Withdrawn

  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.

  Received 14 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 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)

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 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)

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings