Search Blackwell planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Blackwell · updated daily · Darlington Borough Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 98 - 100 Carmel Road South Darlington DL3 8QNApprovedSiting of 1 no. InPost Parcel Locker to the front of the premises (Retrospective Application)Received 11 Aug 2026Decided 21 Sep 202626/00749/FUL
- Romanby Drive DarlingtonApprovedWorks to trees protected under Tree Preservation Order (No. 2) 1963 and Tree Preservation Order (No. 1) 1951- as per Arborist's reports including the felling of 5 No. trees (part retrospective)Received 30 Jul 2026Decided 16 Sep 202626/00738/TF
- Site Of Former Blackwell Grange Golf Club (East) Carmel Road South DarlingtonApprovedNon Material Amendment of planning permission 23/00782/FUL dated 21 Dec 2023 (Residential development consisting of 44 No. dwellings, with associated access, landscaping, SUDS pond and infrastructure, demolition of agricultural building and the regeneration of Blackwell Grange historic parkland) to permit change to window colour on Plot 15, and house substitution on Plots 14 & 28 from Nightingale to FlorenceReceived 22 Jun 2026Decided 23 Jul 202626/00598/NMA
- 25 Romanby Drive Darlington DL3 8EJApprovedErection of wooden gazebo to rear gardenReceived 22 Jun 2026Decided 13 Aug 202626/00556/FUL
- Car Showroom Croft Road Darlington DL3 8TLApprovedDisplay of 1 No. internally illuminated pylon, 2 No. internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 No. non-illuminated fascia sign and 1 No. non-illuminated free standing welcome signReceived 13 May 2026Decided 1 Jul 202626/00431/ADV
Planning in Blackwell
- Approved
- 100%
- 17 of 17 decided
- Decision time
- about 5 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Blackwell in the last 24 months, from Darlington Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Blackwell
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DL3 282 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Darlington Borough Council
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About Blackwell
Blackwell is a charming suburb located in the borough of Darlington, County Durham, England, positioned near the River Tees at the edge of the West End of Darlington. The area features a mix of spacious 1930s semi-detached and detached homes alongside modern private developments. Notably, it is home to the historic Blackwell Grange, an 18th-century country house that has been transformed into a hotel, providing potential insights into local heritage and planning applications in the region. It sits within the Darlington district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Blackwell area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Blackwell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Blackwell has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blackwell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Blackwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
The most common types were telecoms (4), amendments (2), discharge of conditions (1). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.