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Dismissed23 February 20266001615

Former Lloyds Bank Birtley, 54 and 55 Durham Rd, Birtley, Gateshead Borough, DH3 2QJ

Planning appeal 6001615 at Former Lloyds Bank Birtley, 54 and 55 Durham Rd, Birtley, Gateshead Borough, DH3 2QJ (Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 February 2026 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted regarding the impacts of noise from commercial premises on the intended occupiers of the development.

the change of use from bank to 5no. one-bedroom flats

Authority
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Harrison F
Postcode
DH3 2QJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether prior approval should be granted regarding the impacts of noise from commercial premises on the intended occupiers of the development

What decided it

The absence of specific evidence to objectively establish background noise levels meant the Inspector could not conclude that acceptable living conditions for future occupiers would be secured, particularly given the proximity to commercial uses and the direct audibility of noise from customers at night.

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