BT Telephone Exchange Barnard Street Darlington DL3 7DT

1. 26 Nov 2024

   Received by Darlington

2. 16 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT

3. 29 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Telecommunications applications cover masts, antennas and cabinets, most of which come forward as prior approval cases under permitted development rules. The council typically has 56 days to consider siting and appearance only. The need for the network itself is treated as established, so objections carry most weight where they address visual impact or siting.

More on telecoms applications in our guide

• First Floor The Old Exchange Barnard Street DARLINGTON DL3 7DR

  21/00804/CU Submitted 7 Jul 2021 65m away

  Change of Use from office (Use Class E) to education/training facility (Use Class F1)

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 42 Duke Street Darlington DL3 7AJ

  26/00196/FUL Submitted 24 Feb 2026 148m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug

  Conversion of the first and second floors from storage to 1 No. self contained 3 bed flat, erection of glass room and installation of 1 No. window to first floor rear elevation, formation of entrance door to front elevation and associated internal and external alterations

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

• Old Yard Tapas Bar 97 - 98 Bondgate DARLINGTON DL3 7JY

  21/00714/FUL Submitted 15 Jun 2021 151m away

  Conversion of second floor roof top into outdoor seating/dining area including new access door, glazed balustrade to front elevation and stepped access to lower level. Erection of first floor link extension to rear together and associated internal alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 17 docs

• Coral Racing 103 Bondgate DARLINGTON DL3 7LB

  21/00671/CU Submitted 4 Jun 2021 186m away

  Change of Use from vacant betting shop (sui generis) to a Chinese massage and therapy centre (sui generis)

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 1 Woodland Road Darlington DL3 7BJ

  26/00683/FUL Submitted 10 Jul 2026 194m away

  Siting of 1 No. InPost Parcel Locker to front of premises (Retrospective Application)

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• 19 Woodland Road Darlington DL3 7BJ

  26/00816/DD Submitted 19 Aug 2026 194m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Determination as to whether prior approval is required for the demolition of the single storey garage and the associated rear boundary wall

  Awaiting decision Other Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00785/TCN Granted

  EE Global House Senhouse Road Darlington DL1 4WF

  Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No. 600 mm diameter transmission dish at 33.9m on the tower, feeder cables and other ancillary items together with internal cabin works to equipment building

  10 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• 26/00742/TCN Granted

  Hill Top Farm Roundhill Road Hurworth Darlington DL2 2EG

  Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to remove 1 No. replacement headframe and steelwork to accommodate 3 No. antenna and ancillary radio equipment

  31 Jul 2026 Telecoms
• 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

  26 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• 26/00719/TCN Granted

  Near Mill Lane Redworth SHILDON DL4 2QE

  Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No.10m light pole

  23 Jul 2026 Telecoms
• 26/00714/TCN Granted

  Pavement To The Front Of 4 The Square Middleton St George Darlington DL2 1EG

  Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No.11m light pole

  22 Jul 2026 Telecoms