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7 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HL

Awaiting decision Darlington 26/00409/ADV Advert Application

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Display of 1 no. externally illuminated fascia sign to the front elevation (Retrospective Application)

As published by the council, reference 26/00409/ADV

Application record

Reference
26/00409/ADV
Type
Advert Application
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
22 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Jun 2026
Ward
Park East
Parish
Darlington Urban Area
Postcode
DL1 5HL

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  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 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

8 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What happens while it is decided

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 73 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About advertisement consent applications

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.

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

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  • 38 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HW

    24/01227/ADV Submitted 12 Dec 2024 50 yards away

    Display of 1 No. externally illuminated fascia sign to front elevation (retrospective application)

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  • 85 Skinnergate Darlington DL3 7LX

    26/00689/ADV Submitted 13 Jul 2026 50 yards away

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  • 79 Skinnergate DARLINGTON DL3 7LX

    21/00824/ADV Submitted 13 Jul 2021 100 yards 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

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

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  • 79 Skinnergate DARLINGTON DL3 7LX

    21/00825/DCLB Submitted 13 Jul 2021 100 yards away

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In Darlington

  • 26/00694/ADV Granted

    21 - 23 Northgate Darlington DL1 1TL

    Display of 3 No. internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 No. internally illuminated projecting sign, internally illuminated acrylic face and lettering to 3 No. ATM machines and vinyl window decals to front and side elevations

    Received 14 Jul, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 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

    Received 3 Sep, published by the council 19 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00869/ADV Awaiting decision

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    Display of 2 no. internally illuminated 75-inch LCD display screens within a BT street hub unit

    Received 3 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00564/ADV Granted

    157 Neasham Road Darlington DL1 4BN

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

    Received 9 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Advertising
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    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

    Received 2 Mar, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Advertising