34A Whaggs Lane Newcastle Upon Tyne NE16 4PQ Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/00544/HHA - Householder Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Erection of two-storey front and side extensions, recladding of the existing building, and installation of front and rear dormers. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 17 Aug 2026.

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Important details

Council
Gateshead
Application type
Householder Application
Postcode
NE16 4PQ
Received
2 Jul 2026
Validated
2 Jul 2026
Ward
Dunston Hill And Whickham East
Case officer
Show
Target decision
27 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Items
Applicant
Show
Agent
Sarah Montgomery

Public comments

3comments received
2 objecting1 neutral

67% object · below the UK average of 76%

9 neighbours consulted · Last counted 23 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Comments by
17 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
Gateshead
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#255 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Gateshead decision performance
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