Strawberry Buildings, Leazes Park Road The N&N reviewed the planning application (2023/1823/01/DET) in December 2023. The comments submitted to Newcastle City Council are as follows: The Northumberland and Newcastle Society (N&N) supports grant of approval for this scheme subject to […]
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Westgate Road A developer’s second attempt to turn the historic Westgate Road venue into apartments and a HMO has again been met with refusal from Newcastle City Council. The empty bowling alley, most recently known as The Bowl, shut down
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The Society objected to the initial plans for the Plot 12 residential development in March 2020 (see our comments here which were posted on to the council’s planning portal). In September 2020, the application was withdrawn after councillors overwhelmingly rejected
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Letter to the Editor To The Editor of The Journal, 11 October 2022 Dear Sir/Madam,I refer to media reporting and comment over recent months in respect of proposals for public realm alterations for Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. The City
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Tim Wickens, Trustee of the Northumberland and Newcastle Society, said: “It’s an icon for the North East and especially for Newcastle, the Great North Run is coming up and that showcases the bridge to the whole world. I am absolutely
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Press release: In 2022 the N&N commented on a planning application relating to Carliol House. The interior of the Grade II listed site is planned to be pulled down to make way for new HMRC offices, with only the exterior
