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CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR EXISTING USE: The use of the land (as identified within the red line boundary on location plan L024097 - 110 Rev A) for mixed use caravan and motorhome sales and retail space (Sui Generis), with the retail element limited to the area shaded green on the same location plan (L024097 - 110 Rev A)

Discover Leisure PLC Portobello Road Birtley DH3 2SN

DecidedReference: DC/25/00083/CPEGateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Certificate Existing Lawful Use/Dev
Received
10 Feb 2025
Validated
10 Feb 2025
Determination deadline
22 Jan 2026
Local authority
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

Application overview

CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR EXISTING USE: The use of the land (as identified within the red line boundary on location plan L024097 - 110 Rev A) for mixed use caravan and motorhome sales and retail space (Sui Generis), with the retail element limited to the area shaded green on the same location plan (L024097 - 110 Rev A)

Proposal details

Reference
DC/25/00083/CPE
Ward
Birtley
Parish
Birtley Town Council
Agent
ELG Planning

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Discover Leisure PLC Portobello Road Birtley DH3 2SN

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DocumentPublishedAction
Officer Recommendation ReportOfficers Report22 Jan 2026View
Approved Certificate CPEApproved Certificate CPE22 Jan 2026View
L024097 - 110 - Rev A - Location and Block PlanAmended Plans30 Dec 2025View
Supporting Document - Tyneside Leisureworld Birtley LDCSupporting documents12 Feb 2025View
Plans - Existing - Floor Plan (L024097-111)Plans12 Feb 2025View
Plans - Site Location Plan (L024097-110)Superseded Plans12 Feb 2025View
Application Form - RedactedApplication Form12 Feb 2025View

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