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Change of use and conversion of existing single storey former library building into a single 2 bed dwelling. (Amended plans received on 13.01.2026. Additonal information received on 16.03.26).

Old Library Derwent Street Chopwell NE17 7HZ

DecidedReference: DC/25/01151/FULGateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Full Application
Received
20 Oct 2025
Validated
12 Nov 2025
Determination deadline
24 Mar 2026
Local authority
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

Application overview

Change of use and conversion of existing single storey former library building into a single 2 bed dwelling. (Amended plans received on 13.01.2026. Additonal information received on 16.03.26).

Proposal details

Reference
DC/25/01151/FUL
Ward
Chopwell And Rowlands Gill
Agent
Northern Bureau for Architecture

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Application location

Old Library Derwent Street Chopwell NE17 7HZ

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Documents 13 of 13

DocumentPublishedAction
Officer Recommendation ReportOfficers Report24 Mar 2026View
Approval Certificate FULApproval Certificate FUL24 Mar 2026View
ADDITONAL INFO - 16 March 26, PWMS - Chopwell LibraryAdditional Information17 Mar 2026View
AMENDED PLANS - NB25_16-02D existing and proposed site plans 100-A1Amended Site Layout17 Mar 2026View
Site Notices, 8 Dec 25Site Notice17 Mar 2026View
Supporting Documnet - NDSS Statement (NB25_16)Supporting documents26 Nov 2025View
Application Form - RedactedApplication Form26 Nov 2025View
Supporting Document - Masonry Wall With Stud LiningSupporting documents21 Oct 2025View
Supporting Document - Ecological Impact and Biodiversity Metric AssessmentSupporting documents21 Oct 2025View
Plans - Existing - Floor Plans, Roof Plans, Elevations - (NB25_16-03B)Plans21 Oct 2025View
Plans - Site Location Plan - (NB25_16-01)Plans21 Oct 2025View
Plans - Proposed and Existing - Site Layout Plan - (NB25_16-02C)Superseded Plans21 Oct 2025View
Plans - Proposed - Floor Plans, Roof Plans, Elevations - (NB25_16-04C)Plans21 Oct 2025View

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