Oak Villa 7 Front Street Whickham Gateshead NE16 4HF

Awaiting decision DC/25/00961/LBC
Council
Date received
4 Sept 2025
Date validated
14 Apr 2026
Postcode
NE16 4HF

Description

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.

3/10
Planning Authority Score
#231 of 282

Gateshead is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #279 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 64% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Gateshead decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #112 of 282
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #48 of 282
27%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #279 of 282
64%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #265 of 282
64%
Minor dwellings approved
22 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
66%
Change of use approved
32 decided
468
Total decisions
45 refused in 2025