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Refurbishment and improvements to the whole of the building and a single storey extension to create an accessible ground floor flat. Reconfiguration of existing ground floor layout to create an accessible flat including a bedroom, bathroom and kitchette area as well as creating access to communal dining, living, cooking and laundry areas of the building. Refurbishment of the first floor to introduce ensuites to each bedroom and multi-functional rooms. Refurbishing part of the external landscape to provide level access to the front entrance as well as adding an outdoor meeting pod and sheds (Additional information and amended plans received: 3rd December 2025, 23rd January 2026, 27th May and 18th June 2026)

Norcare Ltd Bibby House 37 Hallgarth Felling NE10 8XJ

DecidedReference: DC/25/01078/FULGateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Full Application
Received
29 Sept 2025
Validated
29 Sept 2025
Determination deadline
8 Jul 2026
Local authority
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

Application overview

Refurbishment and improvements to the whole of the building and a single storey extension to create an accessible ground floor flat. Reconfiguration of existing ground floor layout to create an accessible flat including a bedroom, bathroom and kitchette area as well as creating access to communal dining, living, cooking and laundry areas of the building. Refurbishment of the first floor to introduce ensuites to each bedroom and multi-functional rooms. Refurbishing part of the external landscape to provide level access to the front entrance as well as adding an outdoor meeting pod and sheds (Additional information and amended plans received: 3rd December 2025, 23rd January 2026, 27th May and 18th June 2026)

Proposal details

Reference
DC/25/01078/FUL
Ward
Wardley And Leam Lane
Agent
Gateshead Council

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Norcare Ltd Bibby House 37 Hallgarth Felling NE10 8XJ

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Documents 29 of 29

DocumentPublishedAction
Officer Recommendation ReportOfficers Report8 Jul 2026View
Approval Certificate FULApproval Certificate FUL8 Jul 2026View
Bat and Bird Boxes Plan rev CAmended Plans22 Jun 2026View
Metal Ramp DetailAmended Plans19 Jun 2026View
Proposed Site Plan rev CAmended Plans19 Jun 2026View
Precautionary Method Statement v1Amended Documents19 Jun 2026View
Bat and Bird Survey Report v1.1Amended Documents19 Jun 2026View
Proposed Ground Floor rev DAmended Plans19 Jun 2026View
Proposed Elevations rev CAmended Plans19 Jun 2026View
Existing Survey Info rev DAmended Plans19 Jun 2026View
Bat and Bird Box plan rev AAmended Plans19 Jun 2026View
Proposed Site and Roof Plan rev BAmended Plans19 Jun 2026View
BNG site plan rev AAmended Plans19 Jun 2026View
Existing Site and Roof Plan rev AAmended Plans19 Jun 2026View
Proposed First Floor Plan rev BAmended Plans19 Jun 2026View
Bat and Bird SurveyAdditional Information28 May 2026View
External Storage and Meeting Pod revision AAmended Plans27 Jan 2026View
Garden Office SpecAdditional Information17 Dec 2025View
Metal Garden ShedAdditional Information17 Dec 2025View
Proposed External Storage and Meeting PodAdditional Information17 Dec 2025View
Supporting Document - Bat and Bird NoteSupporting documents3 Oct 2025View
Plans - Proposed - Floor Plans, Roof Plans, Elevations - (AL(20)201 - RevA)Plans3 Oct 2025View
Plans - Proposed - Floor Plans - (AL(20)202 - RevA)Plans3 Oct 2025View
Plans - Proposed - Biodiversity Net Gain Plans - (AL(90)100)Plans3 Oct 2025View
Plans - Existing - Floor Plans, Roof Plans, Elevations - (AL(00)001 - RevA)Plans3 Oct 2025View
Plans - Existing - Floor Plans - (AL(20)101 - RevA)Plans3 Oct 2025View
Plans - Site Location PlanPlans3 Oct 2025View
Plans - Proposed - Site Layout Plan - (AL(90)002)Plans3 Oct 2025View
Application Form - RedactedApplication Form3 Oct 2025View

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