Planning applications in Birtley
Last application update 24 Sept 2026
See what's happening with planning in Birtley: 957 planning applications tracked so far.
Status breakdown
Other (68)
- Withdrawn35
- Granted with conditions31
- Unresolved2
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3 Lochfield Gardens Kibblesworth Bank Kibblesworth NE11 0XQ
RefusedExtend the rear dormer over extension roof - Proposed amendment to approved application DC/24/01209/HHA
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Tyneside Leisureworld Portobello Road Portobello Industrial Estate Birtley DH3 2SN
WithdrawnErection of Class E(g)(ii-iii)/B2/B8 block with ancillary offices (Class E(g)(i)), together with external works and landscaping, and creation of a meter room…
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30 Mount Road Birtley DH3 1BB
GrantedSingle storey rear extension measuring 5m long by 4.5m wide
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8 Broadleaf Walk Northside Birtley DH3 1FB
GrantedErection of a single storey rear extension incorporating a roof lantern.
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Former BAE System Site Ravensworth Road Birtley
GrantedRemoval of conditions 70 (off-site noise mitigation verification), 71 (retention of off-site noise mitigation), 72 (off-site light spillage mitigation), and 73…
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Discover Leisure PLC Portobello Road Birtley DH3 2SN
GrantedErection of Class E(g)(ii-iii)/B2/B8 blocks with ancillary offices (Class E(g)(i)), together with external works and landscaping, and creation of a substation…
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40 Dunvegan Vigo Chester Le Street DH3 2JH
GrantedIn reference to application DC/25/00853/HHA to amend side extension
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Hot Tub Hideaway The Goat House South Farm NE11 0ET
GrantedProposed installation of barrel sauna.
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51 Elm Crescent Birtley Gateshead DH3 1GH
UndecidedProposed side extension to provide a wc, utility room and play area.
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Stable Block Papermill Cottages Mount Escob Farm Birtley DH9 0SA
UndecidedPart change of use of an existing stables/storage outbuilding to a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) together with demolition and replacement of an existing…
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Wellburn Care Homes Ltd Eighton Lodge Low Eighton Gateshead NE9 7UB
UndecidedDischarge of condition 4 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) of planning application DC/26/00357/FUL.
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Wellburn Care Homes Ltd Eighton Lodge Low Eighton Gateshead NE9 7UB
GrantedErection of a single storey extension to provide a new lounge area.
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40 Garsdale Vigo Chester Le Street DH3 2EZ
UndecidedDemolish existing conservatory and replace it with a single storey rear extension
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30 Mount Road Birtley DH3 1BB
WithdrawnDemolish conservatory then replace it with a larger single storey rear extension
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Moseley House 4 The Avenue Birtley DH3 1AA
UndecidedRetrospective erection of a fence and gate to the perimeter of the side garden and rear access
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Hydro Aluminium Extrustion Ltd Durham Road Chester Le Street DH3 2AH
UndecidedErection of 1.8m high palisade fencing with 2no. access gates
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Winston House Durham Road Chester Le Street DH3 1HT
GrantedRetrospective installation of an ATM machine.
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Winston House Durham Road Chester Le Street DH3 1HT
Granted with conditionsThe installation of 1 illuminated top sign, 1 illuminated bottom sign and 1 illuminated logo panel.
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Birtley Swimming Centre Durham Road Chester Le Street DH3 2PA
GrantedInstallation of PV system comprising of 120no 450w panels with a total output of 54kWp
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Lloyds TSB 54 Durham Road Chester Le Street DH3 2QJ
GrantedChange of use from bank to 5no. one-bedroom flats across the two levels.
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The Vicarage Lamesley Cottages Lamesley Chester Le Street NE11 0EU
UndecidedInstall 2 new windows to the back of the house (GF and FF.) To the rear offshoot; replace a door and window with bi-fold doors, replace one window with patio…
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20 Mount Road Birtley DH3 1BB
UndecidedSingle storey front extension to create new water closet
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Existing Komatsu Facility Durham Road Chester Le Street DH3 2QX
UndecidedErection of ancillary storage building (amended description 10.07.26)
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Existing Komatsu Facility Durham Road Chester Le Street DH3 2QX
UndecidedErection of ancillary storage building (amended description 10.07.26)
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Birtley Boy Scouts Scout Hut Ruskin Road Birtley DH3 1AD
GrantedDemolition and replacement of scout hut (as amended by plans received on 13/04/26)
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5 Lydford Way Birtley DH3 2LT
UndecidedDemolish conservatory to rear of property then replace it with a single storey garden room extension, add bi-fold doors to the front elevation of the house,…
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Hexham Villa Durham Road Chester Le Street DH3 1LE
RefusedProposed change of use from office use (Class E) to educational use (Class F1) and extension to existing car park (amended plans and documents received…
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The Old Manse 2 Station Lane Birtley DH3 1DG
GrantedDischarge of conditions 3 (External Materials), 5 (Windows and Doors), 13 (Bird Bat Method Statement) and 15 (Bird and Bat Boxes) of planning application…
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Durholme 18 The Avenue Birtley DH3 1AA
GrantedErection of pitched roof to existing single storey side extension
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9 Robsons Way Northside Birtley DH3 1GA
UndecidedTo convert garage into habitable room with associated building works to doors and windows
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