Has Union Chambers, 41 Grainger Street, NE1 5JE had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at Union Chambers, 41 Grainger Street, NE1 5JE was a refusal for conversion (ref. 2023/1303/01/DET) in August 2023. Earlier filings include 4 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is Union Chambers, 41 Grainger Street, NE1 5JE located?

Union Chambers, 41 Grainger Street, NE1 5JE sits in Newcastle Upon Tyne. It falls within the NE1 postcode district.

Is Union Chambers, 41 Grainger Street, NE1 5JE in a safe area?

Police records around Union Chambers, 41 Grainger Street, NE1 5JE show an average of 14 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (1000% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Union Chambers, 41 Grainger Street, NE1 5JE?

The closest primary school to Union Chambers, 41 Grainger Street, NE1 5JE is Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School (713m), one of 29 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is North East Futures UTC (478m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Union Chambers, 41 Grainger Street, NE1 5JE?

The closest bus stop to Union Chambers, 41 Grainger Street, NE1 5JE is Grainger Street, 28m away. The nearest underground option is Central Station (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 155m away.

Are there any environmental risks at Union Chambers, 41 Grainger Street, NE1 5JE?

Strategic noise mapping records 61.92 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 52.83 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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Union Chambers, 41 Grainger Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5JE

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About Union Chambers

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Union Chambers is a property in Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1 5JE).

5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Union Chambers, 41 Grainger Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A change of use to residential application was refused at Union Chambers in 2023.

Jan 2024
Change of UseFull
In report
Conversion of offices (Class E) to aparthotel (Class C1) to part 2nd and 3rd floors with provision of cycle and refuse storage to ground floor rear.
Reference
2024/0104/01/DET
View planning record
Aug 2023
Change of UseFull
In report
Conversion of offices (Class E) to 2x2 bed and 2x1 bed apartments to second floor and 2x3 bed apartments to third floor (Class C3) with provision of cycle storage and bin store to ground floor rear.
Reference
2023/1303/01/DET
View planning record

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

14/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

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Grainger Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

North East Futures UTC. 33 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NE1 5JE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

61.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for NE1 5JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.8dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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