81 Durham Road Gateshead NE8 4AP Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Change of use of the property from three self-contained flats (Use Class C3) to a 9-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) accommodating up to 9 occupants. Removal of the existing external rear staircase and internal works Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 26 Sept 2026 and 15 Oct 2026, from Gateshead's recent full applications. Comments are open until 25 Sept 2026.
Comment on this application ↗Site constraints 1
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 71 of the 56-day target. Gateshead usually decides full applications by day 84.
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Public comments
89% object · above the UK average of 75%
14 neighbours consulted · Last counted 11 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Comments by
- 25 Sept 2026
- Committee
- 7 Oct 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
8 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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