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Decarbonisation works to include installation of roof mounted solar PV panels and external condenser unit. Provision of temporary site accommodation associated with the works to allow continued use of the driving test centre for maximum of 60 days. (Retrospective)(Additional Information received; 17th June 2025 and 22nd December 2025)

DRIVING STANDARDS AGENCY Gateshead Driving Test Centre Waterside Drive Gateshead NE11 9HU

DecidedReference: DC/25/00045/FULGateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Full Application
Received
24 Jan 2025
Validated
6 Mar 2025
Determination deadline
11 Mar 2026
Local authority
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

Application overview

Decarbonisation works to include installation of roof mounted solar PV panels and external condenser unit. Provision of temporary site accommodation associated with the works to allow continued use of the driving test centre for maximum of 60 days. (Retrospective)(Additional Information received; 17th June 2025 and 22nd December 2025)

Proposal details

Reference
DC/25/00045/FUL
Ward
Dunston And Teams
Agent
McAndrew Martin Ltd

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DRIVING STANDARDS AGENCY Gateshead Driving Test Centre Waterside Drive Gateshead NE11 9HU

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DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision11 Mar 2026View
Officer's ReportOfficers Report11 Mar 2026View
Air Conditioning Technical DataAdditional Information22 Dec 2025View
Flood Risk Assessment Revision P2Amended Documents22 Dec 2025View
Additional Information - Flood Risk Assessment - Appendix A - Node PlanAdditional Information17 Jun 2025View
Additional Information - Flood Risk Assessment - Appendix A - Node TableAdditional Information17 Jun 2025View
Additional Information - Flood Risk Assessment - Appendix B - Topo U09353 - GatesheadAdditional Information17 Jun 2025View
Additional Information - Flood Risk Assessment - Appendix A - Flood Risk from Surface WaterAdditional Information17 Jun 2025View
Additional Information - Flood Risk Assessment - Appendix A - Historic OutlineAdditional Information17 Jun 2025View
Additional Information - Flood Risk Assessment - Appendix A - Model Outlines PlanAdditional Information17 Jun 2025View
Additional Information - Flood Risk Assessment (221075-MML-XX-ZZ-RP-Z-9425 RevP1)Additional Information17 Jun 2025View
Additional Information - Flood Risk Assessment - Appendix A - Flood Map for PlanningAdditional Information17 Jun 2025View
Plans - Site Location Plan(221075-MML-GH-00-DR-B-0100-S4-P3)Plans11 Mar 2025View
Plans - Proposed - Site Layout Plan(221075-MML-GH-00-DR-B-1101-S4-P3)Plans11 Mar 2025View
Plans - Proposed - Temporary Portacabin(221075-MML-GH-00-DR-A-1120-S4-P1)Plans11 Mar 2025View
Plans - Proposed - Solar Panel Layout (221075-MML-GH-RF-DR-E-4003-S4-P3)Plans10 Feb 2025View
Plans - Proposed - Heating and Cooling Layout (221075-MML-GH-00-DR-M-3003-S4-P4)Plans10 Feb 2025View
Plans - Proposed - Floor Plan, Elevations (221075-MML-GH-00-DR-A-1301-S4-P2 )Plans10 Feb 2025View
Plans - Existing - Floor Plan (221075-MML-GH-00-DR-B-0201-S4-P4)Plans10 Feb 2025View
Application Form - RedactedApplication Form10 Feb 2025View

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