Planning application
12A East Street, Whitburn, South Tyneside, SR6 7BX
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Demolition
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Non material Amendment sought to amend rooflight position and addition of PV panels to rear elevation relating to previously approved Planning Application ST/0254/18/FUL that granted planning permission to demolish rear outbuildings of commercial units. Refurbish existing commercial units with upgraded shopfronts, retain and refurbish the existing shop (Unit 12), change of use to provide a restaurant to Unit 12B including extension to provide commercial kitchen, retain existing first floor flat to Unit 12A and provide additional first floor flat to Unit 12C with private access. Provide rear car park to serve the site and the general public, and provide 4 no. residential units to east of site
As published by the council, reference View more details for 260436
Application record
- Reference
- View more details for 260436
- Status
- FINAL DECISION
- Decision
- Approve Non-Material Change
- Postcode
- SR6 7BX
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Aug 2026
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Non material Amendment sought to amend rooflight position and addition of PV panels to rear elevation relating to previously approved Planning Application ST/0254/18/FUL that granted planning permission to demolish rear outbuildings of commercial units. Refurbish existing commercial units with upgraded shopfronts, retain and refurbish the existing shop (Unit 12), change of use to provide a restaurant to Unit 12B including extension to provide commercial kitchen, retain existing first floor flat to Unit 12A and provide additional first floor flat to Unit 12C with private access. Provide rear car park to serve the site and the general public, and provide 4 no. residential units to east of site
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