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Darlington planning applications
776 applications. 97% approved. 55 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 776 planning applications from Darlington. 197 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 97% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Darlington takes a median of 55 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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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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26/00887/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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26/00880/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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26/00878/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 Awaiting decision
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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26/00871/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 Awaiting decision
Site At Mount Pleasant Farm And Stag House Farm Newton Lane Darlington
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 Darlington Central Park DL1 1GX
Erection of a STEM Centre of Excellence (Use Class F1) with associated parking and landscaping
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26/00852/CU Awaiting decision
68 Merrybent Darlington DL2 2LE
Change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to short-stay/holiday accommodation (Sui Generis)(Retrospective Application)
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26/00853/FUL Awaiting decision
43 Lynton Gardens Darlington DL1 4PA
Demolition of the existing store and erection of a two-storey extension to the side elevation
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26/00850/CON Awaiting decision
18 Haughton Road Darlington DL1 1SS
Approval of details reserved by condition 8 (HMMP), condition 13 (phase 2 ground investigation report), condition 14 (remedial strategy report) and details of the Biodiversity Gain Plan Condition informative attached to planning permission 26/00183/FUL dated 4 June 2026 (Installation of 2 No. padel courts with associated floodlighting, canopy and perimeter fencing, alterations to existing car parking layout including provision of additional 47 No. parking spaces together with hard and soft landscaping and associated works)
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26/00845/FUL Awaiting decision
17 Mill Lane Redworth NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6NP
Erection of detached one bed annexe building to rear garden
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26/00840/TCN Awaiting decision
Outside 56 Cockerton Green Darlington DL3 9EU
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No.11m medium pole
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26/00836/LU Awaiting decision
East View Guest House 116 High Northgate Darlington DL1 1UR
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as a 18 bed HMO (Sui Generis)
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26/00833/LBC Awaiting decision
Blacksmiths Cottage The Green Great Burdon Darlington DL1 3JL
Listed Building Consent for replacement of garage doors
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26/00832/FUL Awaiting decision
Polam Hall School Grange Road Blackwell DARLINGTON DL1 5PA
Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of condition 21 (MUGA) & 32 (Community Use Agreement) 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) to permit a change to the MUGA hours of use, update reference to lighting, amend when the Community Use Agreement is to be approved
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26/00834/LBC Awaiting decision
5 Harewood Hill Darlington DL3 7HY
Listed Building Consent for the removal of a secondary staircase between the first and second floors, modifications to internal door openings and partition walls including the formation of new doorways, associated internal works and extension of an existing external soil stack branch
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26/00838/TF Awaiting decision
Grange House Polam Hall School Grange Road Blackwell Darlington DL1 5PA
Works to various trees, including the felling of 4 No. trees (1 No. Juniper T307, 1 No. Holly T325, 1 No. Pine T410 & 1 No. Beech T421) protected under Tree Preservation Order 1970 (No.2) - As per submitted arborists report
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26/00835/HPD Awaiting decision
41 Bates Avenue Darlington DL3 0TL
Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 3.375m from the original dwelling house, 3.9m in height to ridge and 2.90m in height to eaves
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26/00837/NMA Granted
Thorn Villa Timmys Lane Hurworth Darlington
Non-Material Amendment of Planning Permission (23/00987/FUL) dated 8 February 2024 (Demolition of the existing dwelling, barn, stables, outbuildings, and erection of 1 no. wheelchair accessible detached dwelling with supporting facilities together with a detached garden studio/store and parking provision) to permit relocation of garden room
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26/00830/NMA Awaiting decision
388 Coniscliffe Road Darlington DL3 8AG
Non-Material Amendment of Planning Permission 26/00208/FUL dated 5 May 26 (Demolition of detached garage, bay windows, flat roof garage/study and conservatory. Erection of double height box windows to front elevation and open porch, two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension with raised patio area and replacement attached garage. Conversion and enlargement of attic into habitable space with extensions, rooflights and glazing. Alterations to vehicle and pedestrian access, enlarged driveway and associated works) for the omission of the approved single storey rear extension, increase in depth of approved two storey rear extension by 0.5m and associated modifications to rear elevations
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26/00825/FUL Awaiting decision
103 Merrybent Darlington DL2 2LF
Erection of a single storey rear extension
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26/00827/FUL Awaiting decision
Morrisons Petrol Filling Station Morrisons Supermarket 97 North Road Darlington
Siting of an InPost Parcel Locker to the south elevation of the car wash (Retrospective Application)
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26/00826/CON Awaiting decision
Burtree Garden Village Phase 1 Burtree Lane Darlington
Approval of details reserved by condition 96 (archaeology post investigation) attached to planning permission 22/01342/FULE dated 31 Jan 2025 (Burtree Garden Village)
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26/00828/FUL Awaiting decision
16A Pierremont Crescent Darlington DL3 9PB
Erection of conservatory to rear of dwelling
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26/00822/FUL Awaiting decision
27 Elmfield Road Hurworth Darlington DL2 2JJ
Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 26/00079/FUL dated 25 March 26 (Demolition of existing detached garage to side and sun room to front elevation, erection of single storey extension to side and rear, porch to front elevation, detached garage within front garden and associated works) to permit a reduction in size of approved extension
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26/00814/CON Awaiting decision
Land To The Rear Of 35 Abbey Road Darlington DL3 7RD
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (DCMP), 4 (external materials), 6 (bat & bird boxes), 7 (energy), 8 (means of enclosure), 9 (landscaping) 10 (gates), attached to planning permission 25/00107/FUL dated 25 Sept 2025 (Demolition of existing garage and erection of 1 no. self-build residential dwelling and integral double garage within existing rear garden, new pedestrian and vehicular access, landscaping and associated works)
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26/00816/DD Awaiting decision
19 Woodland Road Darlington DL3 7BJ
Determination as to whether prior approval is required for the demolition of the single storey garage and the associated rear boundary wall
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26/00817/TCN Awaiting decision
County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Darlington Memorial Hospital Hollyhurst Road Darlington DL3 6HX
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 6 no. antennas on new tripods, 15 no. ERS units, 1 no. GPS module and 1 no. cabinet. Ancillary development, including though not limited to, alterations to existing handrails, steelwork, cable cover, step overs, required thereto
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26/00820/TCN Granted
Land Adjacent To The Bungalow Stockton Road Sadberge Darlington DL2 1SY
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No.11m light wooden pole
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26/00813/TFC Awaiting decision
Hurworth Cottage 7 Croft Road Hurworth Darlington DL2 2HD
Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - felling of 6 no. Cypress, 1 no. Sycamore, 2 no. Silver Birch and removal of overhanging branches from neighbouring property
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26/00812/TF Awaiting decision
19 Ravensdale Walk Darlington DL3 8ED
Works to 1 No. Birch protected under Tree Preservation Order (No.5) 1984 - crown thinning upto 15% and prune back side branches
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26/00806/FUL Awaiting decision
Lidl GB Ltd Faverdale Industrial Estate Faverdale Darlington DL3 0PZ
Siting of an InPost Parcel Locker to the east elevation (Retrospective Application)
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26/00804/FUL Awaiting decision
Larchfield House 46 Coniscliffe Road Darlington
Installation of solar panels to rear roofslopes and air to air pumps to rear elevations within courtyard
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26/00805/FUL Awaiting decision
10 Chester Grove Darlington DL3 9DY
Erection of a two storey extension to the front (east) and side (north) elevations
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26/00801/FUL Awaiting decision
Ivanhoe Service Station Ltd Stockton Road Sadberge Darlington DL2 1TD
Siting of an InPost Parcel Locker to the west elevation (Retrospective Application)
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26/00802/FUL Awaiting decision
Aldi 8 Invention Row Darlington DL2 2GZ
Siting of an InPost Parcel Locker to the east (front) elevation (Retrospective Application)
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26/00803/FUL Awaiting decision
Morrisons 97 North Road Darlington DL1 2PY
Siting of 2 No. InPost parcel lockers to the west elevation (Retrospective Application)
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26/00797/FUL Awaiting decision
Rontec Darlington BP Petrol Filling Station High Northgate Darlington DL1 1UQ
Siting of an InPost Parcel Locker to the front elevation (Retrospective Application)
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26/00798/FUL Awaiting decision
380 Whessoe Road Darlington DL3 0RP
Siting of an InPost Parcel Locker to the east elevation (Retrospective Application)
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26/00793/FUL Awaiting decision
High Coniscliffe Church Of England Primary School Ulnaby Lane High Coniscliffe Darlington DL2 2LL
Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of condition 2 (approved plans), 3 (materials) attached to planning permission 26/00419/FUL dated 07 July 2026 (Erection of nursery extension with canopy to east and south elevations, ramped footpath to match existing on east elevation together with associated works including, fencing and gate, steps, ground regrading works and new resin ramp in yard area to replace existing ramp) to permit material change from brickwork to larch cladding, retain door on east elevation, ramp revised & additional security fencing
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26/00799/FUL Awaiting decision
St Cuthbert's Retail Park Russell Street Darlington
Siting of 1 No. InPost parcel locker to north of retail park (Retrospective Application)
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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26/00690/TF Refused
10 Thorntree Villas Middleton St George Darlington DL2 1BJ
Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order 1979 (No.8) - 1 no. Silver Birch (T139) and 1 no. Horse Chestnut (T127) - whole crown reduction to 12m above ground level, to provide sufficient clearance to property
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26/00630/FUL Granted
Vertu Vehicle Solutions Morton Road Darlington DL1 4PT
Erection of single storey extension to south/east elevation of existing vehicle workshop including associated external works
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26/00673/FUL Granted
12 Pondside Close Hurworth DARLINGTON DL2 2NN
Conversion of attached garage into habitable space with associated alterations and erection of single storey extension to side (south) elevation
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26/00705/FUL Granted
2 Barmpton Mews Darlington DL1 3SZ
Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension and additional ground floor window to side (west) elevation
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26/00695/FUL Granted
31 Alexandria Drive Middleton St George Darlington DL2 1HG
Demolition of existing single storey flat roof side extension and erection of replacement single storey pitched roof side extension
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26/00837/NMA Granted
Thorn Villa Timmys Lane Hurworth Darlington
Non-Material Amendment of Planning Permission (23/00987/FUL) dated 8 February 2024 (Demolition of the existing dwelling, barn, stables, outbuildings, and erection of 1 no. wheelchair accessible detached dwelling with supporting facilities together with a detached garden studio/store and parking provision) to permit relocation of garden room
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26/00789/AVN Granted
Land At Teesside International Airport Teesside Airport Road Middleton St George Darlington
Consultation under Schedule 2, Part 8 of the General Permitted Development Order 2015 (As amended) for construction of 1 No. cargo facility with associated lorry parking
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26/00621/NMA Granted
Platform 2 Cafe 2 Ann's Terrace Darlington DL3 6RF
Non-Material Amendment of Planning Permission 25/00106/CU dated 7 April 25 (Change of use from private test and release Covid 19 clinic (Use Class E) to cafe/hot food takeaway (Use Class E/Sui Generis) with installation of extraction equipment to rear yard and opening hours of 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Saturday and 9.00am - 4.30pm Sundays and Bank Holidays) to permit amendment of the approved description to allow extended opening hours
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26/00666/CON Granted
Kenmore Plastics Senhouse Road Darlington DL1 4YB
Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (BNG off site habitats), 11 (HMMP), 12 (CMP) and the Biodiversity Gain Plan condition details as per the informative attached to planning permission 25/00381/FUL dated 03 Dec 2025 (Erection of extensions to the south and west elevations of the existing building, together with the provision of additional parking, formation of yard areas and associated hard and soft landscaping works)
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26/00739/TF Granted
6 Mowden Hall Drive Darlington DL3 9BJ
Works to 1 no. Lime Tree (T177/T1) protected under Tree Preservation Order (no.1) 1951 - Remove the epicormic growth from the main stem from ground level up to 4.500-meters in height and remove the deadwood overhanging the driveway (amended description)
The full record
Decisions between 2002 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 567 decisions from Darlington between 2002 and 2026, part of 776 applications on record. Over that period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 504 granted against 34 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 346 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 September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 102 52%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 62 31%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 33 17%
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 21
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ELG Planning 90% granted overall 13
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Lichfields 93% granted overall 13
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P A Designs Architects Limited 82% granted overall 9
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DPP Planning Ltd 94% granted overall 8
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Savills Limited 93% granted overall 7
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Blu Room Architecture 91% granted overall 7
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Olivers Tree Services Ltd 91% granted overall 6
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Applications by ward in Darlington
- Brinkburn And Faverdale 41
- College 35
- Harrowgate Hill 26
- HEIGHINGTON AND CONISCLIFFE 91
- HUMMERSKNOTT 30
- Hurworth 67
- Northgate 32
- Park East 77
- Park West 75
- Sadberge And Middleton St George 113
- Stephenson 28
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Darlington decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Darlington decided 197 planning applications. 97% 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 55 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Darlington decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 197 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 52% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 83% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Darlington decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 567 decisions from Darlington between 2002 and 2026, out of 776 applications on record. Across that whole period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Darlington?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 81 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: 776 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 197 decided, 97% approved, median 55 days to a decision. 361 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2002 and 2026: 567 in total, 94% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.