Change of use applications in Gateshead

There were 70 change of use applications in Gateshead in the last 12 months. 12 involve HMOs. Of the 39 decided so far, 32 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Showing 24 of 24 applications
14 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00781/LBC

@ The Castle St Hildas Church Stella Road Ryton NE21 4NN

Change of use from indoor children's soft play (former class use D2) to Day Nursery (Class use E (f)). New doorway/opening in the external wall of a c...

Listed Building Consent Gateshead
14 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00780/FUL

@ The Castle St Hildas Church Stella Road Ryton NE21 4NN

Change of use from indoor children's soft play (former class use D2) to Day Nursery (Class use E (f)). New doorway/opening in the external wall of a c...

Full Application Gateshead
13 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00633/FUL

Bisley Hotel Shibdon Road Blaydon NE21 5AF

Part change of use of the vacant first and second floors of The Bisley to form 5no. self-contained apartments, comprising 3no. 2-bedroom units and 2no...

Full Application Gateshead
9 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00813/FUL

357 Alexandra Road Gateshead NE8 4HX

Renewal of Planning Permission DC/24/01003/COU on a permanent basis for change of use from a social club (sui generis) to a childcare day centre (Use ...

Full Application Gateshead
6 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00528/FUL

191 High Street Gateshead NE8 1AS

Change of use from offices to residential with retention of ground floor retail unit, extension to ground floor and second floor, replacement windows,...

Full Application Gateshead
2 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00693/FUL

The Schooner South Shore Road Gateshead Quays Gateshead NE8 3AF

Proposed Change of Use of The Schooner Public House to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Full Application Gateshead
21 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00729/CPL

64 Chesters Gardens Crawcrook Ryton NE40 4PL

CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR A PROPOSED USE / DEVELOPMENT - change of use of 4 bed dwellinghouse (use class C3) to a 5 bed / 5 person house in multip...

Certificate Proposed Lawful Use/Dev Gateshead
21 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00061/FUL

Land To The West Of Travis Perkins Factory Road Blaydon NE21 5RX

Change of use of land to self storage facility (Use Class B8) including construction of hardstanding and erection of 2no. storage units (retrospective...

Full Application Gateshead
17 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00462/FUL

Co-Operative Buildings Hexham Old Road Ryton NE40 3ER

Conversion of former co-op building into 13no self-contained flats (Use Class C3)

Full Application Gateshead
16 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00691/FUL

Stable Block Papermill Cottages Mount Escob Farm Birtley DH9 0SA

Part change of use of an existing stables/storage outbuilding to a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) together with demolition and replacement of an existin...

Full Application Gateshead
15 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00755/FUL

Hookergate Farm Spen Lane Rowlands Gill NE39 2BX

Change of use and conversion of existing buildings to a dwelling.

Full Application Gateshead
15 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00121/FUL

St Cuthberts House Sidmouth Road Gateshead NE9 6US

Change of Use from a Care Home (Use Class C2) and 2no. Residential Units (Use Class C3) to a Day Nursery (Use Class E (f)); widening of vehicle access...

Full Application Gateshead
15 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00677/FUL

Bellhills Property Ltd Beacon House Unit 13 Follingsby Close Felling NE10 8YG

Change of use of Unit 13, Follingsby Park from Class B2 (General Industrial) to Class B8 (Storage and Distribution), with no external alterations or i...

Full Application Gateshead
14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00749/FUL

81 Gainford Gateshead NE9 6PW

Change of use of outbuilding to dog grooming salon

Full Application Gateshead
9 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00722/CPL

4 Peterborough Close Gateshead NE8 1NL

Certificate of Lawfulness for a Proposed Use: Use of a Dwellinghouse (C3a) as a Care Home for a Maximum of One Child, with Two Carers, Working on a Ro...

Certificate Proposed Lawful Use/Dev Gateshead
26 Aug 2026 Approved 21 Oct DC/26/00591/FUL

7 Blaxton Place Whickham NE16 5BU

Erection and use of a garden room sized 3m by 3m located in the side garden of the property into a studio room to carry out aesthetic and beauty proce...

Full Application Gateshead
25 Aug 2026 Refused 1 Oct DC/26/00607/CPL

Land South Of Chainbridge Road Blaydon NE21 5SS

CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR PROPOSED USE: Use of vacant land for open-air storage and parking of commercial vehicles (Use Class B8

Certificate Proposed Lawful Use/Dev Gateshead
19 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00665/FUL

Unit C2 Franklin Park Patterson Street Blaydon NE21 5TL

Change of use of existing b2/b8 industrial unit to create a mixed use to also allow for wholesale/retail sales on weekends between 8:30am and 3:00pm a...

Full Application Gateshead
19 Aug 2026 Approved 14 Oct DC/26/00568/CPL

25 Glynwood Gardens Gateshead NE9 5RR

CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR A PROPOSED USE: Use of the property as a dwellinghouse occupied by one adult resident, living as a single household with...

Certificate Proposed Lawful Use/Dev Gateshead
18 Aug 2026 Refused 13 Oct DC/26/00562/FUL

36 Ravensworth Road Birtley DH3 1EJ

Change of use of part of domestic curtilage of existing dwelling to commercial use for operation a coffee van

Full Application Gateshead
17 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00656/FUL

Site Of Former Ciborio Ltd Hawks Road Gateshead NE8 3AD

Continued use of temporary car park on site of former Ciborio Ltd (renewal of temporary permission DC/23/00505/COU) until 14/10/2029

Full Application Gateshead
12 Aug 2026 Approved 7 Oct DC/26/00577/CPL

39 Longwood Close Sunniside NE16 5QD

CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR A PROPOSED USE: Use of the property as a dwellinghouse occupied by one adult resident, living as a single household with...

Certificate Proposed Lawful Use/Dev Gateshead
12 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision DC/26/00590/FUL

6 Saltmeadows Road Gateshead NE8 3AH

Change of use from refurbished workshops (Use Class B2) to gym (Use Class E).

Full Application Gateshead
29 Jul 2026 Withdrawn 13 Aug DC/26/00527/FUL

64 Chesters Gardens Crawcrook Ryton NE40 4PL

Proposed change of use of dwellinghouse (use class C3) to a 6 bedroom, 6 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) ) (use class Sui Generis) and repla...

Full Application Gateshead
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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