78 Merrybent Darlington DL2 2LE

1. 15 Jun 2026

   Received by Darlington

2. 25 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 18 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS

Darlington granted permission on 18 August 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.

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• 68 Merrybent Darlington DL2 2LE

  26/00852/CU Submitted 28 Aug 2026 0m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  Change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to short-stay/holiday accommodation (Sui Generis)(Retrospective Application)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 5 docs
  Domestic

• 103 Merrybent Darlington DL2 2LF

  26/00825/FUL Submitted 21 Aug 2026 83m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Erection of a single storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 58 Merrybent Darlington DL2 2LE

  24/01027/FUL Submitted 22 Oct 2024 196m away

  Erection of single storey side extension to facilitate conversion of garage into habitable space and erection of single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 101 Merrybent DARLINGTON DL2 2LF

  21/00762/FUL Submitted 25 Jun 2021 282m away

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of a replacement detached garage to rear of the property and the retrospective erection of a pergola in the rear garden (as amended by plans received 03.09.21 and plans/photographs received 06.09.21 and 07.09.21)

  Granted Full applications Demolition 14 docs

• 12 Merrybent DARLINGTON DL2 2LE

  21/00881/FUL Submitted 23 Jul 2021 289m away

  Glazed entrance feature and new cladding, render and additional window to front elevation, single storey extension and 3 no. dormer windows to rear elevation, alterations/replacement to all windows and associated works

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Merrybent DARLINGTON DL2 2LE

  21/00880/PLU Submitted 23 Jul 2021 339m away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - Conversion of the existing loft space into a habitable space with dormer extension to rear and the insertion of 1 no. roof light to the front elevation (amended description 16.08.2021).

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs

• 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

  25 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 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

  20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 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

  7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 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

  8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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

  14 Jul 2026 Full applications