43 Russell Street Darlington DL1 1PT

1. 20 Jul 2026

   Received by Darlington

2. 31 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 September 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 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Darlington for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• River Skerne Darlington

  24/01144/EASO Submitted 22 Nov 2024 123m away

  Request for Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 of The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) for the proposed removal of weirs and implementation of soft engineering along the River Skerne, Darlington

  Decided Outline 7 docs

• 5 Garden Street Darlington DL1 1QP

  26/00762/CON Submitted 5 Aug 2026 154m away

  Approval of details reserved by Condition 5 (NN) attached to planning permission 25/01110/FUL dated 2 March 26 (Change of use from office (Use Class E) to 10 No. bed HMO (Sui Generis) including conversion of loft and basement into habitable space with velux windows, removal of chimney and associated works)

  Granted Conditions Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 3 docs

• 142 Northgate North Lodge Darlington DL1 1QS

  24/01016/DC Submitted 18 Oct 2024 178m away

  Remedial and repair works to the existing building and change of use of ground floor from hot-food takeaway (sui generis) to heritage/museum space (Use Class F1(c)) consisting of removal of existing shopfront, installation of 2 no. timber sash windows and new masonry build up to ground floor facade. Demolition of rear off-shoot and brick pier, re-instate 1 no. ground floor rear sash window, re-position side access door and installation of 1 no. new door for separate access to upper floors. Removal of outbuilding, re-building/repair of boundary walls including new rear wall with gates, re-laying of slate roof and associated chimney and roof works, repair and redecoration of existing render, brickwork, windows and doors together with internal works including provision of sliding partition wall, replacement staircase, new openings and other associated works to floors, walls and ceilings (amended plans received 21st November 2024)

  Granted Other Roofing Demolition +1 70 docs

• 142 Northgate North Lodge Darlington DL1 1QS

  24/01017/DCLB Submitted 18 Oct 2024 178m away

  Listed Building Consent for remedial and repair works to the existing building and change of use of ground floor from hot-food takeaway (sui generis) to heritage/museum space (Use Class F1(c)) consisting of removal of existing shopfront, installation of 2 no. timber sash windows and new masonry build up to ground floor facade. Demolition of rear off-shoot and brick pier, re-instate 1 no. ground floor rear sash window, re-position side access door and installation of 1 no. new door for separate access to upper floors. Removal of outbuilding, re-building/repair of boundary walls including new rear wall with gates, re-laying of slate roof and associated chimney and roof works, repair and redecoration of existing render, brickwork, windows and doors together with internal works including provision of sliding partition wall, replacement staircase, new openings and other associated works to floors, walls and ceilings (amended plans received 21st November 2024)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing Demolition +1 67 docs

• Former Sports Direct Building & Nighclub 3 - 5 East Street DARLINGTON DL1 1PN

  21/00943/DD Submitted 3 Aug 2021 201m away

  Determination as to whether prior approval is required for the demolition of former Sports Direct building and former two storey nightclub

  Withdrawn Other Demolition 13 docs

• 48 - 50 Northgate Darlington DL1 1PR

  26/00790/PA Submitted 12 Aug 2026 211m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Prior Approval Notification for the change of use from shop (Use Class E) to mixed use shop on ground floor and 2 No. apartments on first and second floors (Use Class C3)

  Awaiting decision Prior approval New dwelling 14 docs
  Several homes

• 26/00681/FUL Granted

  Car Park Adjacent To 58 West Auckland Road Darlington DL3 9EP

  Siting of an InPost parcel locker within the existing car park (Retrospective Application)

  10 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00320/FUL Granted

  4 Glanton Court Darlington DL3 0NY

  Change of use of habitable room to aesthetics clinic (Use Class E)

  30 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 26/00634/FUL Granted

  8 Swinbridge Darlington DL2 2GB

  Erection of single storey rear extension with sloping canopy extending over the proposed extension and the previously approved rear extension

  26 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/00592/FUL Granted

  31 Marwood Crescent Darlington DL3 0JU

  Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a replacement single storey rear extension

  17 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/00704/FUL Granted

  George Dent Nursery School Elms Road Darlington DL3 7PY

  Installation of 1 No. external air conditioning compressor unit to west elevation to include 1 No. air conditioning unit to internal room

  20 Jul 2026 Full applications