Car Park Adjacent To 1 Oaklea Court Darlington DL1 5PJ

1. 13 Aug 2026

   Received by Darlington

2. 20 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 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 54 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 tree works applications in a median of 38 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 11 Polam Road DARLINGTON

  21/00729/FUL Submitted 18 Jun 2021 104m away

  Demolition of external stairs, erection of single storey infill extension with 3 no. roof lights, creation of first floor balcony over existing side bay window with installation of french doors and iron railings, alterations to windows and door including replacing door with window on first floor side elevation, 2 no. rooflights to front roof slope and 1 no. rooflight to rear and associated internal alterations (Amended Plans showing the omission of the partial demolition of the outbuildings and rear wall to provide access for off-street parking received 5th August 2021)

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 16 docs
  Small domestic

• Polam Hall School Grange Road Blackwell DARLINGTON DL1 5PA

  26/00135/CON Submitted 6 Feb 2026 167m away

  Approval of details reserved by condition 22 (MUGA lighting) attached to planning permission 25/00871/FUL dated 16 Jan 2026 (Partial demolition and partial retention and refurbishment of existing buildings, the erection of a single storey extension to Elm Grove and a two storey extension to the main building, the erection of temporary modular accommodation for the duration of the demolition and construction period, with associated permanent and temporary external works, including landscaping and construction of MUGA)

  Granted Conditions Extension Demolition 19 docs
  Small domestic

• Polam Hall School Grange Road Blackwell DARLINGTON DL1 5PA

  26/00486/NMA Submitted 19 May 2026 167m away

  Non Material Amendment of planning permission 25/00871/FUL dated 16 Jan 2026 (Partial demolition and partial retention and refurbishment of existing buildings, the erection of a single storey extension to Elm Grove and a two storey extension to the main building, the erection of temporary modular accommodation for the duration of the demolition and construction period, with associated permanent and temporary external works, including landscaping and construction of MUGA) to permit amendments to the following conditions 3,5,12,13,22,23,25,27,30,31,34,35,36 including amendments to the wording of those conditions and other minor amendments as per the covering letter dated 19 May 2026

  Granted Amendments Extension Demolition 36 docs
  Small domestic

• Car Park To The Rear Of Seymours Home 24 Grange Road Darlington DL1 5NG

  24/00837/FUL Submitted 27 Aug 2024 222m away

  Alterations to the existing boundary treatment including removal of timber infill panels and construction of brick wall with metal railings (retaining brick piers) to south/south west boundary of car park

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs

• 8 Oakdene Avenue Darlington DL3 7HS

  26/00509/FUL Submitted 27 May 2026 225m away

  Demolition of the existing detached garage and store building within rear garden to facilitate the provision of a raised terrace area with timber balustrade, and associated works

  Granted Full applications Demolition 8 docs

• Polam Hall School Grange Road Blackwell DARLINGTON DL1 5PA

  26/00684/NMA Submitted 10 Jul 2026 235m away

  Non Material Amendment of Listed Building Consent 25/00872/LBC dated 16 Jan 2026 (demolition, partial demolition and partial retention and refurbishment of existing buildings, erection of a two storey extension to main building together with associated permanent and temporary external works) to permit amendments to the following conditions 2,4,11,12 including amendments to the wording of those conditions and other minor amendments as per the covering letter dated 14 July 2026

  Granted Amendments Extension Demolition 8 docs

• 26/00724/TFC Granted

  17 East Green Heighington NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6PP

  Notification to carry out works to 4 no. trees in a designated conservation area - Apple, reduce overall height and lateral branch spread upto 1m, pruning back to suitable growth points, crown thin inner canopy by 20%. Cedar, reduce overall lateral branch spread by 2m in all directions, pruning back to viable secondary growth points. Silver Birch, crown thin overall canopy by 20%, remove major dead, dying, and diseased branches throughout the canopy. Copper Beech, remove major dead, dying, and diseased branches throughout the canopy particularly those overhanging the public highway & reduce overall lateral branch spread by 0.6m, pruning back to suitable growth points

  27 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/00838/TF Awaiting decision

  Grange House Polam Hall School Grange Road Blackwell Darlington DL1 5PA

  Works to various trees, including the felling of 4 No. trees (1 No. Juniper T307, 1 No. Holly T325, 1 No. Pine T410 & 1 No. Beech T421) protected under Tree Preservation Order 1970 (No.2) - As per submitted arborists report

  24 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/00743/TFC Granted

  22 Church Lane Middleton St George Darlington DL2 1DH

  Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - Felling of 1 no. Whitebeam, 1 no. Scots Pine, 1 no. Ash & 1 no. Cypress

  31 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/00632/TF Granted

  Land Adjacent To 11 Fox Close Hurworth Place Darlington DL2 2HG

  Works to 1 No. Oak tree protected under Tree Preservation Order (No. 5) 2019 - root severance of tree for installation of root barrier

  25 Jun 2026 Trees
• 26/00813/TFC Awaiting decision

  Hurworth Cottage 7 Croft Road Hurworth Darlington DL2 2HD

  Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - felling of 6 no. Cypress, 1 no. Sycamore, 2 no. Silver Birch and removal of overhanging branches from neighbouring property

  18 Aug 2026 Trees