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CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR PROPOSED USE: Change of use of 2no. properties from Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to 2no. Use Class C4 (HMO's). GF flat to create 4no. en-suite bedrooms sharing kitchen. FF flat to create 5no. en-suite bedrooms sharing kitchen. Demolition of 3no. chimney stacks, internal alterations and new white UPVC windows with alterations to existing drainage

189 Prince Consort Road And 56 Whitehall Road Gateshead

DecidedReference: DC/26/00367/CPLGateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Certificate Proposed Lawful Use/Dev
Received
7 May 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Determination deadline
2 Jul 2026
Local authority
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

Application overview

CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR PROPOSED USE: Change of use of 2no. properties from Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to 2no. Use Class C4 (HMO's). GF flat to create 4no. en-suite bedrooms sharing kitchen. FF flat to create 5no. en-suite bedrooms sharing kitchen. Demolition of 3no. chimney stacks, internal alterations and new white UPVC windows with alterations to existing drainage

Proposal details

Reference
DC/26/00367/CPL
Ward
Bridges
Agent
Simon Smith Design

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Application location

189 Prince Consort Road And 56 Whitehall Road Gateshead

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Documents 18 of 18

DocumentPublishedAction
Officer Recommendation ReportOfficers Report2 Jul 2026View
Approved Certificate CPLApproved Certificate CPL2 Jul 2026View
Application Form - RedactedApplication Form24 Jun 2026View
Plans - 04b - Proposed Roof PlanPlans8 May 2026View
Plans - 04a - Existing Roof PlanPlans8 May 2026View
Plans - 03a Site LocationPlans8 May 2026View
Plans - 02e - Proposed ElevationsPlans8 May 2026View
Plans - 02d - Proposed ElevationsPlans8 May 2026View
Plans - 02c - Proposed ElevationsPlans8 May 2026View
Plans - 02b - Proposed Floor PlansPlans8 May 2026View
Plans - 02a - Proposed Floor PlansPlans8 May 2026View
Plans - 01e - Existing ElevationsPlans8 May 2026View
Plans - 01d - Existing ElevationsPlans8 May 2026View
Plans - 01c - Existing ElevationsPlans8 May 2026View
Plans - 01b - Existing Floor PlansPlans8 May 2026View
Plans - 01a - Existing Floor PlansPlans8 May 2026View
Plans - Site Location PlanPlans8 May 2026View
SUPERSEDED - Application Form - RedactedSuperseded Plans8 May 2026View

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