ALDI Great Lime Road Forest Hall Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 9EW Data via plota.co.uk

26/01054/FUL - full planning application non major Awaiting decision

Proposal

Erection of air source heat pumps, erection of new store plant equipment and associated works in retrospect Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
17 Jul 2026
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Validated
5 Aug 2026
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Consultation
6 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 13 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 65.

The consultation period closed on 27 Aug 2026.

Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Longbenton built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) 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.

Building

Floor area1,468 m² (15,801 sq ft)
Energy ratingA (asset rating 17)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Mechanical Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in April 2025, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
full planning application non major
Postcode
NE12 9EW
Received
17 Jul 2026
Validated
5 Aug 2026
Ward
Forest Hall
Parish
North West
Case officer
Show
Target decision
13 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Avison Young (UK) Limited

Decision outlook

Day 65, past the statutory target. 88% of full applications in North Tyneside are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 4 Nov 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 7 Oct 2026.

Day 659 days past the 56-day target
67%decided within 8 weeks
89%approved
110decided in the last year

Plota live figures for full applications decided by North Tyneside in the last twelve months, from validation. North Tyneside decision record →

Public comments

2comments received
1 objecting1 neutral

10 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-13948606
Planning Portal ref
PP-13948606
Neighbours
6 Aug 2026
Consultation
6 Aug 2026
Comments by
27 Aug 2026
Statutory expiry
30 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No
North Tyneside
Planning Authority Score
8.9/10
Excellent
#8 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

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 statistics
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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.