Flat 33, BLENHEIM HOUSE, 147 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AG Data via plota.co.uk

Approved 2026/0522/01/LDC - Certificate of Lawful Development Existing/Proposed
Change of useNew homes
Council
Newcastle upon Tyne 4.9/10
Date received
23 May 2026
Postcode
NE1 4AG
Type
Certificate of Lawful Development Existing/Proposed

Description

Lawful Development Certificate seeking confirmation that planning permission reference lawfully commenced prior to expiry on 23 March 2026 and remains extant Data via plota.co.uk

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Associated applications 2

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Site constraints 3

Central conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
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Air quality management area: AQMA No.1b (City Centre)
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
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Also on the record
Inside the Newcastle upon Tyne built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Other new applications on this street

12 Sept 2026Pending

Tyne Theatre And Opera House, 111 - 113 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AG

Display of 6no. external digital LED display screens to replace current static p...

2026/1513/01/ADV
23 May 2026Withdrawn

BLENHEIM HOUSE, 147 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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2026/0412/01/ADV
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2026/1238/01/LBC
25 Aug 2026Pending

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2026/1322/01/LBC

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Display of 1no. non-illuminated fascia sign, 1no. internally illuminated project...

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Wellington Street Plaza, Blocks A-C Wellington Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5SA

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Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2022 Approved
Erection of single storey extension at roof level following demolition of existing conser…
2022/2122/01/DET
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Tyne Theatre And Opera House, 111 - 113 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Listed Building Application: Installation of 1 No. applied vinyl artwork to 1No. window t…
2025/1962/01/LBC
2025 Approved
Nexus House Saint James Boulevard, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AX
Amendments to elevations including revised fenestration and facing materials, removal of…
2025/1923/01/DET
2025 Approved
Tyne Theatre And Opera House, 111 - 113 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Listed Building Application: Internal alterations to include stripping out existing toile…
2025/1434/01/LBC
2025 Approved
Tyne Theatre And Opera House 111-113 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Listed Building Application: Recreation and expansion of the basement under the main thea…
2025/0554/01/LBC
2024 Approved
Tyne Theatre And Opera House, 111 - 113 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Listed Building Application: Fixing of plaque to the elevation fronting Westgate Road, in…
2024/1697/01/LBC
2024 Approved
Tyne Theatre And Opera House, 111 - 113 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Listed building Application: Internal alterations - removal of a remnant of the original…
2024/0608/01/LBC
2024 Approved
Rooftop Of Nexus House, 33 Saint James Boulevard,, Newcastle Upon Tyne , NE1 4AX
Removal of 3no existing antennas and replacement and installation of 6no antennas, 1no GP…
2024/0381/01/DET
2024 Withdrawn
The Party Shop, 61 Thornton Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AW
Change of use from Party/Fancy dress shop (Class E) to Sandwich shop/hot food takeaway (S…
2024/0158/01/DET
2023 Approved
Tyne Theatre And Opera House, 111 - 113 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Installation of new entrance/foyer and fire exit door to Westgate Road elevation.
2023/1534/01/DET
2023 Approved
Tyne Theatre And Opera House, 111 - 113 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Listed Building Application: Alterations to elevations to include installation of new ent…
2023/1535/01/LBC
2023 Approved
Roof Top Of Nexus House, 33 Saint James Boulevard, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AX
Removal and replacement of 3no antennas and associated ancillary works
2023/1298/01/DET
2023 Approved
Mascot House, 131 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Erection of single storey plant room and fenced area to accommodate a plant room and gene…
2023/0059/01/DET
2022 Approved
Tyne Theatre And Opera House, 111 - 113 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Listed Building Application: Internal alterations for restoration of overstage historic s…
2022/0482/01/LBC
2020 Refused
Flat 9, Blenheim House, 147 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Replacement windows to rear elevation
2020/1491/01/DET
2021 Withdrawn
Thornton Street Cafe, 61 - 62 Thornton Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AW
Erection of extractor flue to rear (Retrospective).
2021/0898/01/DET
2021 Withdrawn
Thornton Street Cafe, 61 - 62 Thornton Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AW
Listed Building Application: external alterations to include erection of extractor flue t…
2021/0466/01/LBC
2019 Approved
Vacant Commercial Premises, 27 Rutherford Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5DT
Change of use of level 26 to bar/cafe with food provision (Class A3/A4) and a change of u…
2019/1358/01/DET
2020 Approved
27 Rutherford Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5DT
Display of 3 no internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 no internally illuminated totem…
2020/1040/01/ADV
2020 Approved
Mascot House, 131 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AG
Erection of single storey plant room and fenced area to accommodate a generator in rear g…
2020/0131/01/DET
2018 Approved
Basement, Charltons Bonds Waterloo Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4DE
Change of use of basement from storage to office accommodation (Class B1) and alterations…
2018/1158/01/DET
2017 Approved
Hair Mechanics, 57 - 58 Thornton Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4AW
Installation of four lantern lights to flat roof to rear
2017/0926/01/DET
2017 Approved
Tangletree Interiors Ltd, Ground Floor, 21 Rutherford Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5DT
Change of use of part of ground floor from retail (Class A1) to cafe (Class A3)
2017/0400/01/DET
2016 Approved
Vacant Commercial Premises, 27 Rutherford Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5DT
Erection of a 26 storey residential building, providing 162 units with associated cycle p…
2016/0330/01/DET
2017 Approved
Fusion, Atlantis House, 41 Bath Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5SP
Change of use from retail (Class A1) to cafe (Class A3) as supplemented by information re…
2017/0156/01/DET
2016 Approved
Overseas Education Consultancy, 21 Bath Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5SP
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Newcastle upon Tyne
Planning Authority Score
4.9/10
Below average
#154 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Newcastle upon Tyne is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #205 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Newcastle upon Tyne decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #113 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #86 of 296
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #205 of 296
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #165 of 296
84%
Minor dwellings approved
37 decided (1-9 homes)
95%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
70 decided
1,005
Total decisions
103 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings