Church Of The Sacred Heart Great North Road North Gosforth Newcastle Upon Tyne Data via plota.co.uk

26/00464/ECCLEX - cert authorisation ecclesiatical exempt Approved

Proposal

Repairs to roof coverings, leadwork, rainwater goods and chimney. Replacement external fire escape stairs, repaired to stepped access and accessibility improvements to the ramped approach Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Mar 2026
Consultation
30 Mar 2026
Approved
14 May 2026

Approved on 14 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
cert authorisation ecclesiatical exempt
Postcode
NE13 6PG
Received
30 Mar 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Ward
Weetslade
Parish
North West
Case officer
Show
Decision
No objection ecclesiastical exemption
Decision date
14 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Diocese Of Hexham And Newcastle Historic Churches Committee

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
Email
Consultation
30 Mar 2026
Comments by
22 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
North Tyneside
Planning Authority Score
8.9/10
Excellent
#8 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

North Tyneside is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #35 out of 296. Only 25% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North Tyneside decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
97%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #5 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #36 of 296
81%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #35 of 296
25%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #31 of 296
100%
Minor dwellings approved
5 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
56 decided
616
Total decisions
20 refused in the year to March 2026