Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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81 Durham Road Gateshead NE8 4AP
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Council sourceChange of use of the property from three self-contained flats (Use Class C3) to a 9-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) accommodating up to 9 occupants. Removal of the existing external rear staircase and internal works (Additional information received 28.08.26 and Amended information received 15.09.26)
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| AMENDED 81_Durham_Road_Design Access Statement_RevSupporting documents | 28 Sept 2026 | View |
| AMENDED 81_Durham_Rd_HMO_Management_Plan_RevSupporting documents | 28 Sept 2026 | View |
| Plans - Proposed and Existing - 81_Durham_Rd_drawings setPlans | 9 Sept 2026 | View |
| Supporting Document - BS 8233_ProgPG AssessmentSupporting documents | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| Supporting Document - 81_Durham_Road_Design Access StatementSuperseded Plans | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| Supporting Document - 81_Durham_Rd_HMO_Management_PlanSuperseded Plans | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| Plans - Proposed - S07_81_Durham_Rd_CONCEPT_PLANS_SECOND_ROOF_FLOORS_SC100-Section AA-000Plans | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| Plans - Proposed - S06_81_Durham_Rd_CONCEPT_PLANS_GROUND_FIRST_FLOORS_SC100-Section AA-000Plans | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| Plans - Existing - S02_81_Durham_Rd_EXISTING_PLANS_GROUND_FIRST_FLOORS_SC100-Section AA-000Plans | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| Plans - Site Location PlanPlans | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
| Application Form - RedactedApplication Form | 24 Jun 2026 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.