39 Longwood Close Sunniside NE16 5QD Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR A PROPOSED USE: Use of the property as a dwellinghouse occupied by one adult resident, living as a single household with the provision of care, falls within Use Class C3(b) Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 7 Oct 2026, from Gateshead's recent lawful development certificates.
Site constraints 2
Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 34 of the 56-day target. Gateshead usually decides lawful development certificates by day 56.
Plota live figures for lawful development certificates decided by Gateshead in the last twelve months, from validation. Gateshead decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 10 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Statutory expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
5 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
Gateshead is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #289 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 67% 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 (94%) than the national average (90%).
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