7 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HL

1. 22 Apr 2026

   Received by Darlington

2. 30 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Darlington took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Darlington for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Darlington decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 76 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Pavement Opposite 25 To 26 Blackwellgate Blackwellgate DARLINGTON

  23/00089/ADV Submitted 24 Jan 2023 50m away

  Display of 2 no. internally illuminated digital LCD display screens on each side of the Street Hub unit

  Refused Advertising 19 docs

• 85 Skinnergate Darlington DL3 7LX

  26/00689/ADV Submitted 13 Jul 2026 64m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

  Display of 2 no. fascia signs externally illuminated by 2 no. lanterns, together with 1 no. projecting sign to the front elevation

  Awaiting decision Advertising 6 docs

• 79 Skinnergate DARLINGTON DL3 7LX

  21/00824/ADV Submitted 13 Jul 2021 74m away

  Display of 1 No. fascia sign to north elevation and new signage on the window displays and above front entrance

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 79 Skinnergate DARLINGTON DL3 7LX

  21/00836/DC Submitted 13 Jul 2021 74m away

  Installation of new security grilles/gates to side elevation; redecoration of shopfront stallrisers and installation of glazed window above front entrance

  Granted Other Windows or glazing 10 docs

• 79 Skinnergate DARLINGTON DL3 7LX

  21/00825/DCLB Submitted 13 Jul 2021 74m away

  Listed Building Consent for the repainting of existing doors, removal of existing security shutters, installation of new security grilles/gates to side elevation and new signage to north elevation, decoration of shopfront stallrisers and new signage within window displays and above front entrance

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 23 Clarks Yard Darlington DL3 7QH

  25/00047/FUL Submitted 16 Jan 2025 83m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~28 Mar

  Installation of external electric roller shutters to the entrance door and front window

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 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

  3 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/00564/ADV Granted

  157 Neasham Road Darlington DL1 4BN

  Display of 1 No. externally illuminated fascia sign to front elevation

  9 Jun 2026 Advertising
• 26/00218/ADV Granted

  Echo Workspace Priestgate Darlington DL1 1NG

  Display of various non illuminated and illuminated signs to the south and east elevations of the building consisting of banner flags, fascia & lettering signs, directional signs, external sign, together with 6 no. digital display screens within windows

  2 Mar 2026 Advertising
• 26/00327/ADV Granted

  122 Gladstone Street Darlington DL3 6JZ

  Display of 1No. illuminated and 1No. non-illuminated fascia signs to front elevation.

  31 Mar 2026 Advertising
• 26/00636/ADV Granted

  Unit 9 North Road Retail Park Darlington DL1 2EE

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

  26 Jun 2026 Advertising