68 - 70 High Northgate Darlington DL1 1UW

1. 31 Mar 2026

   Received by Darlington

2. 3 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 23 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT

Darlington granted permission on 23 July 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Rontec Darlington BP Petrol Filling Station High Northgate Darlington DL1 1UQ

  26/00797/FUL Submitted 13 Aug 2026 98m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  Siting of an InPost Parcel Locker to the front elevation (Retrospective Application)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs

• 112 High Northgate Darlington DL1 1UR

  26/00392/FUL Submitted 20 Apr 2026 99m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jul

  Change of use of ground floor from retail (Use Class E) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) including installation of external extraction flue to rear elevation

  Awaiting decision Full applications 18 docs

• East View Guest House 116 High Northgate Darlington DL1 1UR

  26/00836/LU Submitted 24 Aug 2026 110m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as a 18 bed HMO (Sui Generis)

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 7 docs

• 20 Arthur Street Darlington DL3 6SX

  26/00776/PLU Submitted 7 Aug 2026 118m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use - for the use of an HMO (Class C4) as a children's home (Class C2) occupied by a maximum of two children (aged under 18 years old) and up to four carers (one or two sleeping overnight) working on a rota basis

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 4 docs

• 16 Stephenson Street DARLINGTON

  23/00230/PLU Submitted 28 Feb 2023 142m away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - Change of use of premises from 2 no. flats (Use Class C3) to 1 no. single dwelling (Use Class C3) together with the reinstating of the external ground floor kitchen door (amended description 10.03.2023)

  Granted Lawful development New dwelling 7 docs
  Several homes

• Unit 9 North Road Retail Park Darlington DL1 2EE

  26/00636/ADV Submitted 26 Jun 2026 216m away

  Display of various internally illuminated and non illuminated fascia signs, digital menu boards, artwork and window manifestations to replace existing signage

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 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

  3 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00635/LU Granted

  30 Clifton Road Darlington DL1 5DS

  Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as a four-person small HMO (Use Class C4)

  26 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00727/PLU Granted

  28 High Stell Middleton St George Darlington DL2 1UW

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - erection of a single storey rear extension

  27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 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)

  24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00663/PLU Granted

  9 The Green Hurworth Darlington DL2 2HA

  Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed works to a Listed Building - replacement of lath and plaster lime ceilings

  3 Jul 2026 Lawful development