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188 in the last 90 days34 in the last 305 in the last 1493% approveddecisions typically take 42 days

Source: Darlington Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 261 · received or decided in the last 90 days

County Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Darlington Memorial Hospital Hollyhurst Road Darlington DL3 6HX
Works to trees protected under Tree Preservation Orders No. 8 2010; No. 3 2009; and No. 1 2011 - crown raise 1 No. Whitebeam and 1 No. Sycamore to 5.2 m and 1 metre clearance to 1 No. Chestnut tree and 2 No. Beech trees
PendingTree Felling/PruningReceived 20 Oct 202626/01026/TF
1 Rustland Drive Darlington DL3 8EG
Works to 1 no. Copper Beech protected under Tree Preservation Order 2008 (No.16) T1 - reduce canopy back by 1-2m on eastern side and works to trees protected under Tree Preservation Order 1978 (No.5) 1 no. Lime tip prune by 1-2m over drive, thin by 10% and works to various Beech trees - tip prune/reduce canopy by 1-2m and remove deadwood
PendingTree Felling/PruningReceived 15 Oct 202626/01018/TF
The Farmhouse 5A High Carlbury Station Road Piercebridge Darlington DL2 3TT
Approval of details reserved by Condition 6 (windows and doors) attached to listed building consent 25/01062/LBC dated 13 March 26 (Listed Building Consent for replacement window to create new entrance door, repair works to existing window and infill brickwork to window on the South elevation, raise and replace roof and installation of 3no. rooflights, replacement windows and doors including replacing door with window on North elevation together with internal remodelling works including demolition of internal walls and associated works)
PendingDischarge of ConditionReceived 15 Oct 202626/01020/CON
41 Abbey Road Darlington DL3 8LR
Works to trees protected under Tree Preservation Order 2006 (No.2) - 2 no. Sycamore, 2 no. Lime and 2 no. Norway Maple - raise the lower canopy by up to approx 3m, reduce the upper canopy by approx 1.5m on sections extending over garden, as per the submitted report
PendingTree Felling/PruningReceived 13 Oct 202626/01009/TF
44 Teesway Neasham Darlington DL2 1QU
Erection of a single storey rear extension and conversion of loft into habitable space with box dormer extension to rear and rooflights in front roof slope, together with ground floor window and door alterations and installation of an external flue to the west elevation
PendingReceived 13 Oct 202626/00961/FUL

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Darlington Borough Council received?

Darlington Borough Council received 1,109 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 93%.

How long does Darlington Borough Council take to decide applications?

Darlington Borough Council takes an average of 42 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Darlington Borough Council?

Darlington Borough Council approves 93% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Darlington Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Darlington Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Darlington Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Darlington Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Darlington Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 115 appeals were lodged against Darlington Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 24% success rate.

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Darlington Borough Council serves as a unitary authority in County Durham, England, and operates independently from Durham County Council. Established as a unitary authority in 1997, the council is headquartered in the town of Darlington, which is the borough's largest settlement. The borough encompasses both the urban area of Darlington, home to over 93,000 residents, and a surrounding rural region dotted with several villages, making it a diverse area for planning applications.

The council area encompasses 59 towns and villages, including Darlington. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Darlington Borough Council received 1,109 planning applications. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were tree works (76), telecoms (66), discharge of conditions (48). 22 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

115 planning appeals were lodged against Darlington Borough Council decisions, of which 25 were allowed and 81 were dismissed (24% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Darlington Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Darlington Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.