41 Bates Avenue Darlington DL3 0TL

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Darlington

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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. 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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 41 Bates Avenue Darlington DL3 0TL

  26/00709/HPD Submitted 21 Jul 2026 0m away

  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

  Withdrawn Prior approval Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 16 Crossfield Road Darlington DL3 0TR

  26/00728/FUL Submitted 27 Jul 2026 171m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Erection of a single storey rear infill extension (Retrospective Application)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 16 Crossfield Road Darlington DL3 0TR

  26/00568/PLU Submitted 10 Jun 2026 171m away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - Erection of a single storey rear infill extension including one roof light (amended description).

  Refused Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Site Of Former Alderman Leach Primary School Leach Grove DARLINGTON

  19/01023/CON Submitted 29 Oct 2019 223m away

  Amended details reserved by condition 14 (means of enclosure) attached to planning permission 18/00592/FUL dated 13 December 2018 Section 73 Application for variation of condition 3 (accordance with plans) of planning permission 10/00412/FUL dated 24 November 2010 (residential development consisting of 80 dwelling houses and 15 apartments in two and three storey form together with associated garages, car parking, highways, site works, ponds and landscaping) to permit the substitution of 15 No. apartments (affordable housing) for 7 No. bungalows (affordable housing)

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 3 docs
  Major scheme

• 15 Prior Dene Darlington DL3 9EW

  25/00854/CON Submitted 14 Aug 2025 302m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~10 Oct

  Approval of details reserved by condition 3)nutrient neutrality, 4)CMP, 5)cycle storage, 6)EV socket, 7)energy efficiency, 9)vehicle access attached to planning permission 24/01018/FUL dated 03 July 2025 (Demolition of the existing detached garage and flat roof side extension to facilitate the erection of 1 no. self-build three bed dwelling with new boundary, associated parking provision and amenity space) (amended Construction management Plan received 29 August 2025)

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling Extension +1 12 docs
  Domestic

• Darlington Railway Athletic Club Brinkburn Road Darlington DL3 9LF

  24/01054/FUL Submitted 29 Oct 2024 308m away

  Increase the height of the 100 yard shooting range back wall from 4.5m high to 5.3m high including an increase in thickness from 4mm to 6mm to comply with NSRA regulations

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• 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).

  22 Jul 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

  21 Jul 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

  15 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00651/HPD Granted

  100 Brinkburn Road Darlington DL3 6EB

  Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 5.95m from the original dwelling house, 3.90m in height to ridge and 2.80m in height to eaves

  1 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00655/HPD Granted

  85 Brankin Drive Darlington DL1 4LH

  Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 6.00m from the original dwelling house, 3.25m in height to ridge and 3.00m in height to eaves

  2 Jul 2026 Prior approval