Planning applications in DL1
We hold 307 planning applications for the DL1 postcode area, 185 of them submitted in the past year. 95% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 37 days. The area is covered by Darlington, Durham.
Towns and villages in DL1
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Recent applications in DL1
Change of use of former coal depot site to residential (Use Class C3) with the erection of apartment building comprising 34 No. flats, together with installation of solar array on roof of upper storey and roof amenity space at first floor level together with associated parking provision, cycle and bin stores, hard and soft landscaping and associated works
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - replace broken terracotta cladding panels with powder coated steel cladding panels on the lowest four rows on the north, east and south elevations
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - replace broken terracotta cladding panels with powder coated steel cladding panels on the lowest four rows on the north, east and south elevations
Approval of details reserved by condition 11 (boundaries) 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)
Approval of details reserved by condition 11 (boundaries) 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)
Approval of details reserved by condition 11 (boundaries) 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)
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No.10m medium wooden pole
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - replace broken terracotta cladding panels with powder coated steel cladding panels on the lowest four rows on the north, east and south elevations
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No.10m medium wooden pole
Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (boundaries) attached to planning permission 25/00872/LBC dated 16 Jan 2026 (Listed Building Consent for 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)
Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (boundaries) attached to planning permission 25/00872/LBC dated 16 Jan 2026 (Listed Building Consent for 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)
Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (boundaries) attached to planning permission 25/00872/LBC dated 16 Jan 2026 (Listed Building Consent for 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)
Erection of a STEM Centre of Excellence (Use Class F1) with associated parking and landscaping
Erection of a STEM Centre of Excellence (Use Class F1) with associated parking and landscaping
Erection of single storey rear infil extension
Display of 2 no. internally illuminated 75-inch LCD display screens within a BT street hub unit
Display of 2 no. internally illuminated 75-inch LCD display screens within a BT street hub unit
Installation of 1 no. BT street hub unit
Erection of a STEM Centre of Excellence (Use Class F1) with associated parking and landscaping
Demolition of the existing store and erection of a two-storey extension to the side elevation
Approval of details reserved by condition 8 (HMMP), condition 13 (phase 2 ground investigation report), condition 14 (remedial strategy report) and details of the Biodiversity Gain Plan Condition informative attached to planning permission 26/00183/FUL dated 4 June 2026 (Installation of 2 No. padel courts with associated floodlighting, canopy and perimeter fencing, alterations to existing car parking layout including provision of additional 47 No. parking spaces together with hard and soft landscaping and associated works)
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as a 18 bed HMO (Sui Generis)
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
Listed Building Consent for replacement of garage doors
Siting of 2 No. InPost parcel lockers to the west elevation (Retrospective Application)
Siting of an InPost Parcel Locker to the west elevation (Retrospective Application)
Notification to carry out works to 1 No. Whitebeam in a designated conservation area - prune back overhanging branches encroaching on public footpath, road and car park
Prior Approval Notification for the change of use from shop (Use Class E) to mixed use shop on ground floor and 2 No. apartments on first and second floors (Use Class C3)
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No. 600 mm diameter transmission dish at 33.9m on the tower, feeder cables and other ancillary items together with internal cabin works to equipment building
Siting of 1 No. InPost Parcel Locker to south east elevation (Retrospective Application)
Erection of single storey rear extension
Siting of 1 No. InPost parcel locker to front of premises (Retrospective Application)
Siting of 1 no. InPost Parcel Locker to side (north) elevation (Retrospective Application)
Approval of details reserved by Condition 5 (NN) attached to planning permission 25/01110/FUL dated 2 March 26 (Change of use from office (Use Class E) to 10 No. bed HMO (Sui Generis) including conversion of loft and basement into habitable space with velux windows, removal of chimney and associated works)
Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - 2 m reduction to side canopies of trees adjacent to Tubwell Row, 2 m reduction of branches to trees adjacent to Museum, 2 m reduction to side of crown of trees touching southern wall of community building, crown lift all trees to south of church by 3 m together with removal of deadwood and epicormic growth where necessary
Erection of a single storey extension to the west elevation
Conversion and extension of existing outbuildings to provide 2 No. one bed holiday cottages, installation of 2 No. holiday pods, and erection of amenity block to car park/garden area
Non Material Amendment of planning permission 20/00772/FUL dated 02 Oct 2020 (Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of condition 1 (approved plans) and 2 (landscaping) attached to planning permission 19/00793/RM1 dated 19 Nov 2019 (Reserved matters relating to access, layout, scale, appearance and landscaping attached to outline planning permission 15/00450/OUT dated 31/10/2018) to permit changes to substitute house types to plots 1, 2, 3, 4, 93, 94, 95 and 96, design revisions to the Elder, Sycamore and Kielder house types and substitution of brick types ) to permit footpath connection to Newton Land adjacent to plot 30 to be relocated
Part Approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Written Scheme of Investigation) attached to planning permission 25/00817/FUL dated 16 Jan 26 (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)
Siting of 1 no. InPost Parcel Locker to east elevation of premises (Retrospective Application)
Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 to vary condition 4 (opening hours) attached to planning permission 03/00488/FUL dated 30 July 2003 (Developments of restaurant unit (Class A3 food & drink) & associated landscaping & works) to extend the opening hours to 07:00-05:00 on all days
Erection of a porch providing new entrance on the south elevation, replace existing entrance door and canopy with window on the west elevation and replace window with door on the east elevation
Part approval of details reserved by condition 3 (W.S.I) attached to Listed Building Consent 25/00872/LBC dated 16 Jan 2026 (Listed Building Consent for 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)
Approval of details reserved by condition 4 (signed Toolbox Talk sheet) attached to planning permission 25/01400/FUL dated 07 July 2026 (Installation of external ancillary plant compound including tank farm and associated thermal equipment to facilitate the permitted use of the site for the chemical recycling of waste plastics for the production of pyrolysis oil (Class B2))
Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension and additional ground floor window to side (west) elevation
Siting of an InPost Parcel Locker to the west of Unit 1 (Retrospective Application).
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
Non Material Amendment of planning permission 25/01030/FUL dated 28 Nov 2025 (Change of use of land and buildings from drinking establishment (sui generis) to commercial, business and service use (Use Class E) with external alterations including demolition of porch and infill extension at first floor level, incorporating alterations to part of roof, installation of roof lantern and lights together with associated works) to permit alterations to the external materials, re-design of windows and retention of part of roof
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
Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (BNG off site habitats), 11 (HMMP), 12 (CMP) and the Biodiversity Gain Plan condition details as per the informative attached to planning permission 25/00381/FUL dated 03 Dec 2025 (Erection of extensions to the south and west elevations of the existing building, together with the provision of additional parking, formation of yard areas and associated hard and soft landscaping works)