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Retrospective change of use of Unit 4 from Class F1 (Learning and Non-Residential institutions) to Class B2 (General Industrial) for use as a motor vehicle repair workshop, including proposed MOT testing facilities, with amendments to car parking and provision of cycle parking within the wider site (Amended Plans received 14.04.26, 15.06.26 and 30.07.26).

Old Van Hee Buildings Temple Street Felling NE10 0HN

DecidedReference: DC/26/00152/FULGateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Full Application
Received
25 Feb 2026
Validated
25 Feb 2026
Determination deadline
9 Oct 2026
Local authority
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

Application overview

Retrospective change of use of Unit 4 from Class F1 (Learning and Non-Residential institutions) to Class B2 (General Industrial) for use as a motor vehicle repair workshop, including proposed MOT testing facilities, with amendments to car parking and provision of cycle parking within the wider site (Amended Plans received 14.04.26, 15.06.26 and 30.07.26).

Proposal details

Reference
DC/26/00152/FUL
Ward
Felling

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Application location

Old Van Hee Buildings Temple Street Felling NE10 0HN

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Documents 9 of 9

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision8 Oct 2026View
Amended Plans Unit 4, Van Hee Building_2026.07.29Supporting documents28 Sept 2026View
Supporting Document - Planning StatementSupporting documents24 Feb 2026View
Plans - Site Location Plan (Planning Portal)Superseded Plans24 Feb 2026View
Plans - Proposed - Floor PlanSuperseded Plans24 Feb 2026View
Plans - Proposed - Site Layout PlanSuperseded Plans24 Feb 2026View
Plans - Site Location Plan (Buy A Plan)Superseded Plans24 Feb 2026View
Plans - Existing - Floor PlanPlans24 Feb 2026View
Application Form - RedactedApplication Form24 Feb 2026View

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