Planning applications in Darlington, May 2026

Groundsmans House South Terrace Darlington DL1 5JD

Erection of boundary fence (Retrospective Application)

8 East Mount Road Darlington DL1 1JY

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use - as a 5 bed, 5 person HMO (Use Class C4) from a single residential dwelling (Use Class C3)

Ground Floor 36 - 40 Tubwell Row Darlington

Display of 3 no. internally illuminated fascia signs to the north and west elevations on shop fronts

Platform 2 Cafe 2 Ann's Terrace Darlington DL3 6RF

Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of Condition 5 (operating hours) attached to planning permission 25/00106/CU dated 7 April 25 - (Change of use from private test and release Covid 19 clinic (Use Class E) to cafe/hot food takeaway (Use Class E/Sui Generis) with installation of extraction equipment to rear yard) to extend the approved opening hours

16 New Lane Neasham Darlington DL2 1QR

Erection of first floor side extension

14 The Green Bishopton STOCKTON-ON-TEES TS21 1HF

Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - fell 2 No. Lawson Cypress trees

Land Adjacent To Lorien The Green Brafferton Darlington DL1 3LA

Works to 3-no. Ash Trees (T1, T2 & T3) protected Group Tree Preservation Order (no.22) 2008 (G1) - Reduce overhanging branches by 2.000-meters to provide a satisfactory gap to the Village Green and the shared driveway with Lorien and Ash House, together with the removal of deadwood and ivy (amended description).

8 Oakdene Avenue Darlington DL3 7HS

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

33 Woodcrest Road Darlington DL3 8EF

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

15 The Wayside Hurworth Darlington DL2 2EE

Erection of a detached ancillary annexe within the rear garden to provide a 1.5 storey double garage with home office/gym above, incorporating 3 No. dormer windows to the north elevation and 3 No. Velux rooflights to the south roofslope, hardstanding and associated works

Pavement Adjacent To 163 Yarm Road Darlington DL1 1ED

Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 2 no. above ground cabinets to house electronic equipment

Harrowgate Hill Working Mens Club Salters Lane North Darlington DL1 3DT

Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 2 No. new cabinets

Pavement Adjacent To 50 Abbey Road Darlington DL3 8ND

Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 no. above ground cabinet to house electronic equipment

Pavement Adjacent To 5 Faverdale Road Darlington DL3 0TA

Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of proposed installation of 1 No. cabinet to house electronic equipment

52 Elton Road Darlington DL3 8LU

Conversion of loft into habitable space with hip to gable extension and box dormer to rear, together with roof lights to front roofslope

36 - 40 Tubwell Row Darlington

Removal of shutter grilles and replacement of ground floor timber windows and doors on north and west elevations with uPVC windows and doors, including re-design of windows on north elevation (No.38) to facilitate the sub-division of the existing single shop into 2 no. shops

Land South Of Staindrop Road Staindrop Road Darlington

Approval of details reserved by condition 37 (Travel Plan)(Phase 1) attached to planning permission 17/00636/OUTE dated 06 June 2024 (Outline planning permission for residential development of up to 985 dwellings (Use Class C3), convenience store with up to 400 sqm retail floor space (Use Class E), a GP (Class E) land for proposed primary school and early years school (Use Class F1) and sports pitches with associated parking, public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SUDS), onsite nutrient mitigation scheme and vehicular access points from Staindrop Road with all matters reserved except means of vehicular access)

210 Clifton Road Darlington DL1 5EA

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - erection of a single storey rear extension incorporating 2 no. roof lights and replace rear ground floor window and access door with window and infill brickwork

42 Oakdene Avenue Darlington DL3 7HS

Demolition of existing rear windows/door, utility and rear sloping roof kitchen elevation, erection of a replacement single storey extension to the rear and side return incorporating roof lights

Polam Hall School Grange Road Blackwell DARLINGTON DL1 5PA

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

Priory Hurworth House School Westfield Drive Hurworth Darlington DL2 2AD

Works to 3 no. trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders 2018 (No.2) and 1983 (No.1) - 1 no. Holly reduce by 2m, 1 no. Hornbeam remove limb rubbing against fence, 1 no. Redwood reduce lateral limb over building by 2m in height, 1m in width and crown lift to 3m

220 Northgate North Lodge Darlington

Change of use of part of the cinema on the ground floor (Sui Generis) to retail (Class E)

Land South Of Prospect House Middleton Road Sadberge Darlington

Approval of details reserved by condition 6 (affordable housing statement) attached to planning permission 23/00320/FUL dated 21 Nov 2024 (Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of condition 6 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 20/00607/FUL dated 04 Oct 2021 to permit relocation of house type A+ (plots 13,14,15,18,19) & A (plots 3,4,7,8 & 9) and to alter plot 1 car barn to a double garage)

The Deanery 19 The Front Middleton One Row Darlington DL2 1AS

Listed Building Consent for installation of render to rear extension, replace ground floor extension window with patio doors and replace existing patio doors with window and infill brick work, replacement of 2 no. ground floor windows and 1 no. door and 1 no. rear first floor window. Replace 2 no. flat roofs like for like, together with damp proof works and works to rainwater goods

The Deanery 19 The Front Middleton One Row Darlington DL2 1AS

Installation of render to rear extensions

Burtree Garden Village Phase 1 Burtree Lane Darlington

Approval of details reserved by condition 8 & 94 (Archaeological Investigation and part approval of condition 95 (Written Scheme of Investigation) attached to planning permission 22/01342/FULE dated 31 Jan 2025 (Burtree Garden Village)

Polam Hall School Grange Road Blackwell DARLINGTON DL1 5PA

Approval of details reserved by condition 23 (temporary sports hall) 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

Swinton House Farm 29 The Green Brafferton Darlington DL1 3LA

Demolition of outbuilding/store at rear and removal of 1 no. chimney and render on elevations. Erection of porch to front elevation, single storey rear extension and incorporating conversion and enlargement of existing garage into habitable space linking to main dwelling, together with associated works

Oakview Estates Limited Hollyhurst 118 Woodland Road Darlington DL3 9LN

Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - 1 No. Cherry tree and 1 No. Elder tree - reduce branches overhanging into 12 Tower Road back to property boundary.

11 Crail Gardens Darlington DL1 3TF

Conversion of integral garage into habitable space

22 Roundhill Road Hurworth Darlington DL2 2DX

Demolition of existing side conservatory, erection of a single storey side and rear extensions with pitched roof over extensions and existing garage, conversion of garage into habitable accommodation together with additional parking provision within front boundary and associated works

22 Romangate Middleton St George Darlington DL2 1FG

Conversion of garage into habitable space and associated works

106 - 108 North Road Darlington DL1 2EQ

Erection of a single storey rear extension to facilitate the conversion of part of ground floor and first floor from storage/office accommodation to 4 No. self-contained one-bed flats together with subdivision of existing ground floor retail unit into 2 No. retail units, installation of 1 No. new shop entrance door, cycle/bin storage provision and associated works

10 Milbank Road Darlington DL3 9NH

Conversion of loft into habitable space including installation of roof lights

5 The Front Middleton One Row Darlington DL2 1AP

Approval of details reserved by condition 2 (external materials) attached to planning permission 25/00299/FUL dated 10 July 2025 (Erection of a single storey rear extension incorporating alterations to the existing rear kitchen extension including new flat roof with 2 no. roof lights, new windows and doors. Replacement of all windows including new box ground floor windows to replace circular bay windows on front elevation with canopy over and render to all elevations. Removal of existing tin structure and three trees (Yew, Ash, Sycamore) within rear garden to allow erection of a detached triple garage)

2-6 Chandos Street Darlington DL3 6QU

Internal alterations to facilitate change of use of 1 No. 4 bed dwelling and 1 No. apartment to 1 No. 2 bed dwelling and 2 No. apartments

9 Agricola Court Darlington DL3 0GE

Erection of pergola to rear garden (Retrospective application)

Morrisons Petrol Filling Station Morrisons Supermarket 97 North Road Darlington

Removal of existing jet washes, air units, and vac units, relocation of locker, and erection of jet wash bays, plant room, air and vacuum units, and associated forecourt works

North Road Railway Station Station Road Darlington

Notification under Schedule 2 Part 8 (Class A) of the Town and Country Planning (GPDO 2015) for permitted development works to make accessibility improvements to the station platform and associated facilities including regraded entrance ramp, deepened platform width, platform overlay improvements and new platform furniture

Teesside University Darlington Campus Vicarage Road Darlington DL1 1JW

Display of temporary vinyl window graphics on west elevation

The Coach House The Green High Coniscliffe Darlington DL2 2LS

Listed building consent for the replacement of glazed sunroom roof with solid roof, alterations to existing doors and windows including installation of French doors with full height side lights to West elevation, replacement of 4 No. windows with larger windows to South elevation and installation of 2 No. additional Velux windows together with installation of internal partition walls, upgrade of insulation and associated works

30 Edgecombe Drive Darlington DL3 9DQ

Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of condition 2 (external materials) and 3 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 25/00757/FUL dated 09 Sept 2025 (Erection of single storey rear extension, erection of porch to front elevation with roof extending out over front of existing garage) to permit alterations to the rear extension including re-design of roof

The Dolphin Centre Central Hall Horsemarket Darlington DL1 5RP

Listed Building Consent for infill works to the Central Hall entrance (Bull Wynd) including removal of external door, infill works with stone plinth and timber window, replacement side windows and associated works

Morrisons 97 North Road Darlington DL1 2PY

Creation of an EV charging zone within the existing car park including erection of canopy, locker hub, sub-station enclosure, LV panel, meter cabinet and associated works

1 Snipe Lane Darlington DL2 2SA

Demolition of existing single storey rear extension, detached garage and removal of poly tunnel and greenhouse to facilitate the erection of a single storey rear and side extension with associated ground works.

12 Craigmiller Park Darlington DL3 8UW

Removal of the existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension and associated works

42 The Fairway Darlington DARLINGTON DL1 1ES

Conversion of existing integral garage into habitable space

9 Tees View Hurworth Place Darlington DL2 2DH

Change of use from residential dwelling (C3) to office/storage and small group craft/wellbeing workshop use (Retrospective Application)