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Change of use of former care home (Use Class C2) to 19 bedroom house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis).

Leven House Rest Home 323 Market Lane Swalwell Whickham NE16 3DZ

DecidedReference: DC/21/01468/COUGateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

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Leven House Rest Home 323 Market Lane Swalwell Whickham NE16 3DZ

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Change of use of former care home (Use Class C2) to 19 bedroom house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis).

Document	Published	Action
officer reportOfficers Report	23 Mar 2022	View
Withdrawn Certificate COUWithdrawn Certificate COU	23 Mar 2022	View
3452 C-05 PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS rev _Floor Plans	13 Jan 2022	View
3452 C-02 EXISTING FLOOR PLANS rev _Floor Plans	13 Jan 2022	View
3452 C-00 LOCATION PLAN rev _Site Location Plan	13 Jan 2022	View
ApplicationFormRedactedApplication Form	13 Jan 2022	View

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22 Dec 2021
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22 Dec 2021
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16 Feb 2022
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16 Feb 2022
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17 Feb 2022
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23 Mar 2022
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23 Mar 2025
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