Butterworth Solicitors Ltd 3 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 1EB Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/00387/LBC - Listed Building Consent Withdrawn
Change of useListed buildingsCommercial premises

Proposal

LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Change of use of the property from vacant Offices (Class E) to an 11 bed HMO (Sui Generis) with associated internal and external alterations. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
14 May 2026
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Validated
26 May 2026
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Withdrawn
12 Aug 2026

Withdrawn on 12 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 12 Aug 2026

Documents

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Site constraints 2

Walker Terrace/Regent Street CA 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.
Council document ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Gateshead built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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

Council
Gateshead
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
NE8 1EB
Received
14 May 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Ward
Bridges
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Jul 2026
Decision
Withdrawn
Decision date
12 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Mialex

Public comments

4comments received
4 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 75%

18 neighbours consulted · Last counted 12 Aug 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
13 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
14 Regent Terrace Gateshead NE8 1LU
Listed Building Consent: Alterations to reception/waiting room to allow for a fully acces…
DC/25/01287/LBC
2025 Approved
14 Regent Terrace Gateshead NE8 1LU
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Amendments to the reception/waiting room to enable drainage conn…
DC/25/00533/LBC
2025 Approved
13 Regent Terrace Gateshead NE8 1LU
Proposed internal and external alterations associated with change of use from offices (Cl…
DC/25/00382/LBC
2025 Approved
5 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 1EB
Demolition of garage to rear and physical alterations internally and externally (partiall…
DC/25/00075/LBC
2025 Approved
5 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 1EB
Change of use from offices (Class E) to aparthotel (Class C1) including demolition of gar…
DC/25/00074/COU
2024 Approved
10 Regent Terrace Gateshead NE8 1LU
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Proposed change of use of existing building from offices (use cl…
DC/24/00940/LBC
2023 Approved
8 Regent Terrace Gateshead NE8 1LU
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Internal alterations to the building to include decorative work…
DC/23/01084/LBC
2024 Refused
Alan Hall Solicitor First Floor 15 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 1EB
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Display of sign with the name of 'Meikles' on the face of the ba…
DC/24/00450/LBC
2024 Refused
Alan Hall Solicitor First Floor 15 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 1EB
Installation of 1no non-illuminated fascia sign.
DC/24/00457/ADV
2024 Approved
14 Regent Terrace Gateshead
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Refurbishment of existing office, including new electrics and in…
DC/24/00480/LBC
2023 Approved
First Floor 14 Regent Terrace Gateshead NE8 1LU
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Replacement of existing roof covering.
DC/23/00590/LBC
2022 Approved
11 - 13 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead Gateshead NE8 1EB
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Erection of metal fence and gates to rear of property.
DC/22/01023/LBC
2022 Approved
11 - 13 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 1EB
Erection of metal fence and gates to rear of property (amended 03/10/22).
DC/22/00739/FUL
2021 Approved
11 -13 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Change of use from Class E Office to Class F1(a) Education, inst…
DC/21/00874/LBC
2021 Approved
5 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB
Conversion of the ground floor, first and second floors from office use (Class E) to resi…
DC/21/00709/FUL
2021 Approved
5 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Conversion of the ground floor, first and second floors from off…
DC/21/00710/LBC
2021 Approved
1A Walker Terrace Bensham Road Gateshead NE8 1EB
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Conversion of ground and first floors from Day Centre use (Class…
DC/21/00216/LBC
2021 Approved
9 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB
LISTED BUILDING CONSENT: Demolition of wall (retrospective)
DC/21/00227/LBC
2021 Approved
9 Walker Terrace Bensham Road Bensham Gateshead NE8 1EB
Demolition of wall (retrospective)
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2020 Refused
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2017 Approved
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Dismantling, followed by rebuilding of structurally unsafe rear boundary wall including a…
DC/17/00549/FUL
2016 Approved
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Gateshead
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#255 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Gateshead decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #130 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #107 of 296
26%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #289 of 296
67%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #282 of 296
58%
Minor dwellings approved
24 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
70%
Change of use approved
37 decided
482
Total decisions
54 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings