48 - 50 Northgate Darlington DL1 1PR

1. 12 Aug 2026

   Received by Darlington

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 October 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.

This application is with Darlington for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Darlington's median decision took 53 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• J C Decaux Telephone Box With Advertising Right (Outside No 61) Northgate DARLINGTON

  23/00086/FUL Submitted 24 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Installation of 1 no. BT Street Hub incorporating 75" LCD advert screens to replace existing BT kiosk

  Granted Full applications 23 docs

• 21 - 23 Northgate Darlington DL1 1TL

  26/00694/ADV Submitted 14 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  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

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 10 docs

• Echo Workspace Priestgate Darlington DL1 1NG

  26/00218/ADV Submitted 2 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  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

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 19 docs

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

  21/00943/DD Submitted 3 Aug 2021 150 yards 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  Withdrawn Other Demolition 13 docs

• Sports Direct East Street DARLINGTON DL1 1PN

  21/01042/DD Submitted 2 Sep 2021 150 yards away

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

  Granted Other Demolition 16 docs

• HSBC 1 - 2 Prospect Place Darlington DL3 7LQ

  24/00888/LBC Submitted 9 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Listed Building Consent for the replacement of the principal entrance door (additional details received 14/11/2024)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs

• 26/00835/HPD Granted

  41 Bates Avenue Darlington DL3 0TL

  Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 3.375m from the original dwelling house, 3.9m in height to ridge and 2.90m in height to eaves

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00946/HPD Awaiting decision

  29 Annandale Darlington DL1 3QX

  Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 4.387m from the original dwelling house, 3.80m in height to ridge and 2.40m in height to eaves to replace existing conservatory

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00715/HPD Granted

  14 Burneston Court Darlington DL3 8UL

  Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension with flat roof and lantern window, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.050-metres and have a maximum height of 3.200-metres to the ridge and an eaves height of 2.800-metres (amended description).

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00709/HPD Withdrawn

  41 Bates Avenue Darlington DL3 0TL

  Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 3.375M from the original dwelling house, 3.9m in height to ridge and 2.90m in height to eaves

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 6 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00585/PA Withdrawn

  109 Parkgate Darlington DL1 1RZ

  Prior Approval application for the change of use of first floor from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to residential use (Use Class C3), comprising 1 No. one bedroom flat

  Received 15 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Prior approval