81 Gainford Gateshead NE9 6PW

1. 10 Sep 2026

   Received by Gateshead

2. 14 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 November 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.

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• 15 Newquay Gardens Chowdene Gateshead NE9 6UU

  DC/21/00271/HHA Submitted 3 Mar 2021 300 yards away

  Proposed Demolition of existing two-storey side extension and construction of new two-storey side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 8 docs
  Domestic

• 4 Weymouth Gardens Chowdene Gateshead NE9 6UT

  DC/20/00747/HHA Submitted 19 Aug 2020 350 yards away

  Proposed single storey extension to the rear, garage conversion with new roof and new porch to the front

  Granted Householder Extension Roofing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 St Austell Gardens Gateshead NE9 6UZ

  DC/26/00539/HHA Submitted 7 Jul 2026 350 yards away

  Proposed first floor side extension over existing flat roof garage

  Granted Extension

• 45 Cromer Avenue Gateshead NE9 6UL

  DC/24/00849/HHA Submitted 3 Oct 2024 400 yards away

  Proposed 2 storey side and single storey front extensions

  Refused Householder Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Frome Gardens Gateshead NE9 6UW

  DC/20/01122/HHA Submitted 8 Dec 2020 450 yards away

  Proposed replacement of rear first floor window with french doors and addition of balcony.

  Refused Householder Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Domestic

• 10 Frome Gardens Chowdene Gateshead NE9 6UW

  DC/21/00523/HHA Submitted 15 Apr 2021 450 yards away

  Alterations to existing front porch and stepped access

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• DC/26/00809/FUL Awaiting decision

  Former Parkdale Press Premises Clavering Road Whickham NE16 3BX

  Variation and removal of conditions 1, 3, 4, 13 and 14 for Planning Application DC/23/00437/FUL

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/00543/FUL Granted

  First Floor 507-513 Durham Road Gateshead NE9 5EY

  Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Application DC/25/00502/COU to allow alterations to existing rear window to form access door onto new rear balcony to rear yard with privacy screen to first floor flat at 511 Durham Road (Amended Plans received 23.9.26).

  Received 7 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/00634/FUL Granted

  Lloyds TSB 17 Ellison Walk Gateshead NE8 1BF

  Proposed Installation of 1no. new external ATM machine with associated signage, removal of existing ATM machine and replacement of existing glazing

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DC/25/00539/FUL Refused

  Land At Skipton Green Gateshead NE9 7DY

  5no. houses with associated access, parking and amenity space (amended plans received 13.01.2026, 23.07.26, 24.07.26)

  Received 2 Jul, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DC/26/00786/FUL Awaiting decision

  The Arrowmark Home Improvements Stadium Durham Road Birtley DH3 2QW

  Construction of new car park and associated landscaping.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 10 Oct 2026 Full applications