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Darlington planning applications
904 applications. 96% approved. 53 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 904 planning applications from Darlington. 246 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 96% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Darlington: 395 applications received in the last year, 246 decisions published.
Darlington takes a median of 54 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/00003/ACV Awaiting decision
Sadberge Village Hall Darlington Road Sadberge Darlington DL2 1SB
Nomination of Sadberge Village Hall as an Asset of Community Value (Relisting)
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26/00955/TF Awaiting decision
15 Beech Rise Darlington DL1 3TQ
Works to a tree protected under Tree Preservation Order 2003 (No.2) T1 - reduce upto 6m in length 1 no. leader overhanging neighbours boundary (7 Herriot Court)
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26/00950/CON Awaiting decision
Land North Of Coniscliffe Road DARLINGTON
Approval of details reserved by condition 55 (archaeology) attached to planning permission 17/00632/OUTE dated 28 May 2024 (Outline planning application for the erection of up to 535 Dwellings, landscaping, ancillary works and wider highway mitigation measures with all matters reserved except access For the avoidance of doubt planning permission is hereby granted separately and severably for site infrastructure landscaping and development cells identified on plan reference Indicative Development Framework plan (Drawing Number 7055-SK-01_N))
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26/00951/TF Awaiting decision
9 Beech Rise Darlington DL1 3TQ
Works to a tree protected by Tree Preservation Order 2003 (No.3) T12 - 1 no. Sycamore prune back over hanging branches 2m from neighbours (No.7) roofline
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26/00948/LBC Awaiting decision
3 Banks Terrace Hurworth Place Darlington
Listed Building Consent for the installation of an external extractor fan vent at first floor level on the front elevation
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26/00946/HPD Awaiting decision
29 Annandale Darlington DL1 3QX
Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 4.387m from the original dwelling house, 3.80m in height to ridge and 2.40m in height to eaves to replace existing conservatory
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26/00947/TFC Awaiting decision
14 Manor Court Heighington NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6TL
Notification to carry out works to a tree in a designated conservation area - felling of 1 no. conifer tree
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26/00945/TFC Awaiting decision
14 Hill Rise Middleton One Row Darlington DL2 1AZ
Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - felling of 1 no. Laburnum & 1 no. Hawthorn and crown reshape 1 no Crab Apple
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26/00941/CON Awaiting decision
36 The Front Middleton One Row Darlington DL2 1AS
Approval of details reserved by Condition 3 (Materials) attached to planning permission 23/00820/FUL dated 21 Nov 23 (Refurbishment of property including alterations to ground floor windows and canopy on front elevation, replacement roof with increase in eaves and ridge height to provide increased first floor living accommodation with new windows to front and rear. Combining existing garage and storerooms below to form one habitable space by removing garage floor and formation of new roof with roof lights and flue, replacement roof with roof lights to existing linked flat roof extension, together with render to all external walls and associated internal and external works)
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26/00939/FUL Awaiting decision
15 Clarks Yard Darlington DL3 7QH
Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 24/00296/FUL dated 23 Oct 2024 (Demolition of the existing rear single storey extension and erection of a replacement two storey rear extension to create additional office space) to permit a design change to cantilever 1st floor level and build over exiting yard area
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26/00938/CON Awaiting decision
Durham Tees Valley Airport Teesside Airport Road Middleton St George Darlington
Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Vehicle Swept Path Analysis), 32 (W.S.I.), 42 (phasing plan) and part approval (Phase 1) of condition 7 (CMP), 34 (SUDS scheme) attached to planning permission 22/01182/FUL dated 12 Dec 2023 (Proposed aviation village incorporating 5 no. aircraft hangars for aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) and painting operations, 1 no. fixed base operation (FBO) building for business aviation, car parking with vehicular access, apron areas for aircraft dismantling, manoeuvring and parking, associated landscaping, security fencing, drainage and external lighting works)
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26/00937/TF Awaiting decision
63 Cleveland Avenue Darlington DL3 7HF
Notification to carry out works to a tree in a designated conservation area - 1 no. Copper beech reduce and reshape 2-3m
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26/00937/TFC Awaiting decision
63 Cleveland Avenue Darlington DL3 7HF
Notification to carry out works to a tree in a designated conservation area - 1 no. Copper beech reduce and reshape 2-3m
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26/00930/TFC Awaiting decision
19 Church Lane Middleton St George Darlington DL2 1DF
Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - 3 no. Silver Birch reduce height to approx 6-8m and remove lower overhanging branches on 1 no. Silver Birch
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26/00926/NMA Awaiting decision
Field At OSGR E435292 N513607 Yarm Road Middleton St George
Non Material Amendment of planning permission 20/00121/FUL dated 13 Many 2021 (Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Act 1990 for the variation of condition 3 (external materials), 7 (landscaping), 12(gateway/footpath), 17 (noise barriers), 21 (Phase 3) and removal of conditions 19, 20 (Phase2 land contamination), 29 (ARMCO), 31 (landscaping) attached to planning permission 17/01175/FUL dated 29 May 2019 to permit changes as per submitted schedule) to permit orientation of plots 51 & 52 and re-configure plots 48 & 49 and changes to house types for Phase 2
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26/00922/FUL Awaiting decision
17 Aldgrove Way Darlington DL3 0GR
Conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation at front and garden store to the rear
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26/00921/TFC Awaiting decision
95 Stanhope Road South Darlington DL3 7SF
Notification to carry out works to a tree in a designated conservation area - 2m crown reduction of 1 no. Robinia pseudoacacia
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26/00918/TCN Awaiting decision
S/O 45 Brook Terrace Darlington DL3 6PJ
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No. FTTP cabinet
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26/00915/FUL Awaiting decision
7 Pierremont Drive Darlington DL3 9LZ
Demolition of the rear bay window and erection of a single storey rear extension
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26/00001/ACV Awaiting decision
The Buck Inn Middleton Road Sadberge Darlington DL2 1RR
Nomination of The Buck Inn Public House as an Asset of Community Value (Relisting)
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26/00002/ACV Awaiting decision
The Tuns Hill House Lane Sadberge Darlington DL2 1RU
Nomination of The Tuns Public House as an Asset of Community Value (Relisting)
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26/00905/FUL Awaiting decision
The Cottage White House Farm Highside Road Heighington DARLINGTON DL2 2XQ
Erection of single storey extensions to south and east elevations, erection of a detached garage to the south of dwelling and associated internal and external alterations
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26/00909/FUL Awaiting decision
100 Salutation Road Darlington DL3 8JP
Erection of a detached single-storey garden room to rear garden
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26/00906/CON Awaiting decision
Polam Hall School Grange Road Blackwell DARLINGTON DL1 5PA
Approval of details reserved by condition 11 (boundaries) attached to planning permission 25/00871/FUL dated 16 Jan 2026 (Partial demolition and partial retention and refurbishment of existing buildings, the erection of a single storey extension to Elm Grove and a two storey extension to the main building, the erection of temporary modular accommodation for the duration of the demolition and construction period, with associated permanent and temporary external works, including landscaping and construction of MUGA)
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26/00907/PLU Awaiting decision
16 Marazion Drive Darlington DL3 0ZR
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - siting of a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling (annexe)
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26/00903/CON Granted
4 Glanton Court Darlington DL3 0NY
Approval of details reserved by Condition 7 (path) attached to planning permission 26/00320/FUL dated 28 August 26 (Change of use of habitable room to aesthetics clinic (Use Class E))
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26/00901/NMA Awaiting decision
Low Walworth Hall Cottage Walworth Darlington DL2 2NA
Non Material Amendment of planning permission 20/00122/FUL dated 20 April 2020 (Demolition of existing lean-to on south elevation and erection of replacement extension to form lobby and dining room, erection of side extension to west elevation and replacement of 4 No. UPVC windows with softwood windows to north elevation) to permit installation of 1 no. rooflight in north roof slope
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26/00898/PLU Awaiting decision
Bishopsgate House Feethams Darlington DL1 5QE
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - replace broken terracotta cladding panels with powder coated steel cladding panels on the lowest four rows on the north, east and south elevations
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26/00899/TCN Awaiting decision
Burma Road Hurworth Moor Darlington
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No.10m medium wooden pole
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26/00896/CON Awaiting decision
Polam Hall School Grange Road Blackwell DARLINGTON DL1 5PA
Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (boundaries) attached to planning permission 25/00872/LBC dated 16 Jan 2026 (Listed Building Consent for demolition, partial demolition and partial retention and refurbishment of existing buildings, erection of a two storey extension to main building together with associated permanent and temporary external works)
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26/00894/TCN Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To 36 Teesdale Avenue Darlington DL3 8AP
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No.11m light pole
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26/00891/FUL Awaiting decision
12 Minster Walk Hurworth Darlington DL2 2AR
Removal of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension
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26/00886/FUL Awaiting decision
1 Hummersknott Avenue Darlington DL3 8JX
Erection of a porch to the front elevation
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26/00887/FUL Awaiting decision
The Old Rectory Middleton Road Sadberge Darlington DL2 1RP
Erection of a detached garage and carport with first floor storage above garage
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26/00881/PLU Granted
39 Woodland Road Darlington DL3 7BJ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development - replacement of roof coverings to front and rear pitched roof slopes and associated works
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26/00880/TCN Awaiting decision
S/o 44 Hollyhurst Road Darlington DL3 6HT
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No. cabinet and associated apparatus
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26/00879/LBC Awaiting decision
Barclays 27 High Row Darlington DL3 7QW
Listed Building Consent for the installation of 1 No. commemorative plaque on the pillar adjacent to the front entrance of Barclays Bank
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26/00877/PLU Awaiting decision
7 Blackthorn Drive Hurworth DARLINGTON DL2 2FU
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - erection of a single storey rear extension and installation of an additional ground floor window and door in the existing side elevation
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26/00878/FUL Awaiting decision
83 Hutton Avenue Darlington DL1 2AH
Erection of single storey rear infil extension
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26/00873/CON Awaiting decision
47 Bondgate Darlington DL3 7JJ
Approval of details reserved by condition 4 (method statement) attached to Listed Building Consent 25/01350/LBC dated 20 May 2026 (external repairs to windows, door and doorcase to front elevation, chimney stack and roof structure and internal repairs/reinstatement of ceilings, walls, floor and cast iron fireplace
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26/00876/TFC Granted
Coatham Hall Farm Coatham Lane Coatham Mundeville Darlington DL3 0XL
Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - crown reduction works to 4 no. Yew trees
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26/00867/ADV Awaiting decision
Outside Magistrates Court Parkgate Darlington DL1 1RU
Display of 2 no. internally illuminated 75-inch LCD display screens within a BT street hub unit
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26/00866/FUL Awaiting decision
Outside Magistrates Court Parkgate Darlington DL1 1RU
Installation of 1 no. BT street hub unit
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26/00871/PLU Awaiting decision
71 Lunedale Road Darlington DL3 9AT
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - conversion of loft into habitable space with dormer extensions to side and rear and 3 no. rooflights to front roof slope
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26/00868/FUL Awaiting decision
Outside Nando's Unit 3 Feethams Leisure Feethams Darlington DL1 5AD
Installation of 1 no. BT street hub unit
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26/00869/ADV Awaiting decision
Outside Nando's Unit 3 Feethams Leisure Feethams Darlington DL1 5AD
Display of 2 no. internally illuminated 75-inch LCD display screens within a BT street hub unit
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26/00864/CON Granted
Site At Mount Pleasant Farm And Stag House Farm Newton Lane Darlington
Part Approval of details reserved by condition 33 (Phase 4) attached to outline application 15/00450/OUT dated 31 Oct 2018 (residential development comprising approximately 1200 dwellings, residential and link roads, public open space, landscaping and drainage works together with education and playing fields)
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26/00858/TF Awaiting decision
12 Cardinal Gardens Darlington DL3 8SD
Felling of 1 no. Pine tree protected under Tree Preservation Order (no. 3) 1962 (T62)
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26/00854/FUL Awaiting decision
64 Burnhope Lane Middleton St George DARLINGTON DL2 1FL
Conversion of existing garage into a home hair salon with associated internal alterations
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26/00855/DC Awaiting decision
Plot D Land North Of Crees Gardens Central Park Darlington DL1 1GX
Erection of a STEM Centre of Excellence (Use Class F1) with associated parking and landscaping
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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26/00660/FUL Granted
Redworth Hall Hotel And Country Club Main Road Redworth NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6NL
Installation of InPost parcel locker, including associated fencing, to the south elevation of Redworth Hall Hotel (Retrospective)
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26/00876/TFC Granted
Coatham Hall Farm Coatham Lane Coatham Mundeville Darlington DL3 0XL
Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - crown reduction works to 4 no. Yew trees
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26/00718/TF Granted
21 Glaisdale Court Darlington DL3 7AD
Felling of 1-no. Sycamore Tree (T14) protected under Tree Preservation Order (no.17) 2006 (amended description).
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26/00697/FUL Granted
18 Wilton Drive Darlington DL3 9PS
Erection of single storey rear extension and single storey side extension, together with removal of front veranda and associated alterations to doors and windows at first floor level and the installation of pitched roof over front porch/part garage
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26/00798/FUL Granted
380 Whessoe Road Darlington DL3 0RP
Siting of an InPost Parcel Locker to the east elevation (Retrospective Application)
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26/00759/FUL Granted
6 Lych Gate Hurworth Darlington DL2 2AT
Erection of single storey rear extension
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26/00773/FUL Granted
8 Thames Way Darlington DL1 5TS
Erection of single storey rear extension
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26/00775/FUL Granted
Morrisons Supermarket Morton Park Way Darlington DL1 4PJ
Siting of 1 No. InPost Parcel Locker to south east elevation (Retrospective Application)
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26/00522/LBC Granted
52 The Green Hurworth Darlington DL2 2JA
Listed Building Consent for replacement of existing roof covering and rainwater goods together with repairs to chimney stacks and associated works
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26/00521/FUL Granted
52 The Green Hurworth Darlington DL2 2JA
Replacement of existing roof covering and rainwater goods together with repairs to chimney stacks and associated works
The full record
Decisions between 2002 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 707 decisions from Darlington between 2002 and 2026, part of 904 applications on record. Over that period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 632 granted against 44 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 383 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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02/00521/FUL Granted
38 Woolsington Drive Middleton St. George Darlington
Erection of single storey rear extension to form garden room
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02/00543/FUL Granted
53 Heathfield Park Middleton St. George Darlington DL2 1LW
Erection of a conservatory to rear (as amended by plans received 30 May 2002)
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02/00655/PLU Granted
15 Cannobie Close Darlington DL3 8RU
Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed development - subdivision of one bedroom into two rooms and installation of new window
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02/00629/FUL Granted
25 Millbank Heighington Darlington DL5 6RY
Erection of single and two storey rear extension to dwelling (as amended by plans received 6 August 2002)
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02/00644/LBC Granted
1-2 Prospect Place Darlington DL3 7LQ
Listed Building Consent for new entrance door and pavement regrade to improve access for people with disabilities. Reinstatement of ATM machine
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19/01023/CON Granted
Site Of Former Alderman Leach Primary School Leach Grove DARLINGTON
Amended details reserved by condition 14 (means of enclosure) attached to planning permission 18/00592/FUL dated 13 December 2018 Section 73 Application for variation of condition 3 (accordance with plans) of planning permission 10/00412/FUL dated 24 November 2010 (residential development consisting of 80 dwelling houses and 15 apartments in two and three storey form together with associated garages, car parking, highways, site works, ponds and landscaping) to permit the substitution of 15 No. apartments (affordable housing) for 7 No. bungalows (affordable housing)
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19/01053/AG Withdrawn
Dene Head Farm Coatham Lane COATHAM MUNDEVILLE DARLINGTON DL3 0XN
Prior approval for erection of agricultural building to store hay/straw/farm machinery (Agricultural Determination)
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19/01041/TF Withdrawn
185 Coniscliffe Road DARLINGTON DL3 8DE
Works to 1 No. Chestnut Tree (T11) protected under Tree Preservation Order (No.3B) 1961 - removal of epicormic growth, prune back approx. 1m to nearest growth point and prune back from garage by approx. 2m to nearest growth point
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19/01067/NMA Granted
39 Hummersknott Avenue DARLINGTON DL3 8LQ
Non material amendment of planning permission 19/00142/FUL dated 10 May 2019 (demolition of existing detached garage and erection of single storey extensions to side and rear elevations) to permit change in size to bi-fold doors and insertion of additional window to rear elevation
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19/01124/TCN Granted
O2 Telecommunications Mast (Cell 16709) Woodland Road DARLINGTON
Base Station installation upgrade
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 134 54%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 73 30%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 39 16%
Planning agents in Darlington
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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NL Jones Planning 88% granted overall 22
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ELG Planning 89% granted overall 15
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Lichfields 94% granted overall 14
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Olivers Tree Services Ltd 92% granted overall 12
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P A Designs Architects Limited 85% granted overall 12
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DPP Planning Ltd 95% granted overall 9
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Savills Limited 92% granted overall 7
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Blu Room Architecture 92% granted overall 7
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Applications by ward in Darlington
- Brinkburn And Faverdale 44
- Cockerton 28
- College 47
- Harrowgate Hill 29
- HEIGHINGTON AND CONISCLIFFE 103
- HUMMERSKNOTT 35
- Hurworth 73
- North Road 26
- Northgate 35
- Park East 89
- Park West 84
- Pierremont 26
- Red Hall And Lingfield 26
- Sadberge And Middleton St George 133
- Stephenson 32
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Darlington decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Darlington decided 246 planning applications. 96% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Darlington?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 53 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Darlington decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 246 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 54% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 84% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Darlington decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 707 decisions from Darlington between 2002 and 2026, out of 904 applications on record. Across that whole period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Darlington?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 82 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Darlington's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Darlington: 904 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 246 decided, 96% approved, median 53 days to a decision. 395 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2002 and 2026: 707 in total, 93% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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