Planning and Development Committee
Planning Applications submitted to the Council are either considered by the Planning and Development Committee or delegated to the Head of Regulatory Services for determination.
The Committee deals with:
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Major applications;
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Applications which would have significant environmental or economic impact;
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Applications which have given rise to 3 or more objections;
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Applications which have been referred by Council Members.
Straightforward, less contentious applications are decided by the Head of Regulatory Services under powers delegated to him by the council.
Committee Membership
All meetings of the Planning and Development Committee commence at 10.00am and are held on Wednesdays in the Bridges Room at the Gateshead Civic Centre, unless otherwise indicated.
Members of the Committee can not discuss any applications upon which they may be called to make a decision. Should you wish to discuss your application with a ward councillor you should contact a ward councillor not on the Committee.
Committee Dates
Committee Agendas and Minutes
Committee agendas and reports| are available to view online 1 week prior to the Committee meeting. Minutes of the previous meetings| are available within 1 week of the date of the meeting.
Committee Report