Darlington, County Durham Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Darlington, County Durham.
County Durham · England · Town
About Darlington
Darlington, a significant market town in County Durham, is situated on the River Skerne and boasts a population of 107,800 as of the 2021 Census. Located 13 miles west of Middlesbrough and 17 miles south of Durham, it is one of the largest settlements in North East England. The town enjoys excellent transport links, with the East Coast Main Line railway and the A1 road connecting it to key cities including London, Leeds, York, Newcastle, and Edinburgh, making it an important hub for planning applications in the region.
Population: 93,015 (2021) · Area: 19.7 km²
District: Darlington
Website: http://www.darlington.gov.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £152,330 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Darlington
- Parliamentary constituency: Darlington
- LSOA: Darlington 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Darlington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Darlington.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Darlington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
46 planning applications found near Darlington.
- - 140 Coniscliffe Road Darlington DL3 7RW
Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 no. 11m light pole in verge
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 75 Coniscliffe Road Darlington DL3 7EH
Notification to carry out tree works in a designated Conservation Area - fell 1 No. cherry tree situated in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - 26/00314/LBC - 94 Coniscliffe Road Darlington DL3 7RW
Listed building consent for removal of render to limited areas of front elevation and re-rendering in lime mortar together with internal lime re-plastering of damp affected areas and installation of r
Status: Undecided | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-04-08 - 26/00307/LBC - The Round House 94 Coniscliffe Road Darlington DL3 7RW
Listed Building Consent for replacement of 1 No. timber sash window
Status: Undecided | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-04-02 - - 94 Coniscliffe Road Darlington DL3 7RW
Listed building consent for removal of render to limited areas of front elevation and re-rendering in lime mortar together with internal lime re-plastering of damp affected areas and installation of r
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - St Augustines Parish Centre Larchfield Street Darlington DL3 7TG
Works to trees protected under Group Tree Preservation Order (No. 3B) 1961 - as per arborists report including the felling of 1 No. pear tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 107C Coniscliffe Road Darlington DL3 7ET
Notification to carry out works to a tree in a designated Conservation Area - 1 no. Western Red Cedar - crown lift to 3m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 84 - 115 Glaisdale Court Darlington
Works to trees protected under Tree Preservation Order (2006) No.17 - 1 no. Sycamore reduce height by 4m and prune sides to shape (by upto1.5m) and 1 no. Sycamore remove lowest branch overhanging path
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 1 - 12 Oaklea Court Darlington DL1 5PJ
Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - 1 no. conifer and 2 no. Sycamore prune back branches encroaching on building and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Darlington Central WMC 7 Beaumont Street Darlington DL1 5RN
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (external materials), 5 (bird/bat box) attached to planning permission 25/00702/FUL dated 15 Dec 2025 (Change of use of ground floor from working mens club
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Vincent House 2 Woodland Road Darlington DL3 7PN
Non-Material Amendment of Planning Permission 25/00849/FUL dated 8 Oct 25 (Removal and replacement of existing cladding to part of east elevation together with associated works) to permit replacement
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 45 Greenbank Road Darlington DL3 6EN
Approval of details reserved by Condition 3 (NN) attached to planning permission 24/01178/CU dated 15 Jan 26 (Change of use from a single dwelling (Use Class C3) to 9 no. person HMO (Sui Generis))
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 4 - 6 Horsemarket Darlington DL1 5PW
Listed Building Consent for internal refurbishments works including reinstatement of suspended ceiling, installation of new stair case to lower ground floor, new timber floor over the former stair are
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 41 Cornmill Centre Darlington DL1 1LS
Display of 3 No. internally illuminated fascia signs to front and side elevations and 1 No. internally illuminated projecting sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 3B Houndgate Darlington DL1 5RL
Display of 1 No externally illuminated fascia sign and 1 No. internally illuminated projecting sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - St Teresa's Hospice 91 Woodland Road Darlington DL3 7UA
Listed Building Consent for the installation of additional fencing and handrail to main entrance ramp, replacement of window with glazed door to the proposed reflection room together with partial reco
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - 26/00061/DC - The Dolphin Centre Horsemarket Darlington DL1 5RP
Enclosure of an existing undercroft on the south elevation consisting of the installation of steel mesh fences and gate within the existing colonnade
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - The Dolphin Centre Horsemarket Darlington DL1 5RP
Enclosure of an existing undercroft on the south elevation consisting of the installation of steel mesh fences and gate within the existing colonnade
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 4 - 6 Horsemarket Darlington
Display of 1 No. illuminated Perspex fascia sign to the front elevation (Retrospective Application)
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Darlington | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 1 Leconfield Darlington DL3 8HL
Works to 2-no. trees protected under Tree Preservation Order 1994 (no.2) - Fell 1-no. Ash Tree (T.3) and fell 1 no. Rowan Tree (Sorbus Aucuparia) (T.6) (amended description).
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Darlington | Date: 2025-11-11
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A brief summary of Darlington in County Durham
Darlington, a significant market town in County Durham, is situated on the River Skerne and boasts a population of 107,800 as of the 2021 Census. Located 13 miles west of Middlesbrough and 17 miles south of Durham, it is one of the largest settlements in North East England. The town enjoys excellent transport links, with the East Coast Main Line railway and the A1 road connecting it to key cities including London, Leeds, York, Newcastle, and Edinburgh, making it an important hub for planning applications in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 93,015 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Darlington district.
Darlington covers an area of approximately 19.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Darlington show an average sale price of £152,330, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Darlington a particularly low-crime area.
Darlington has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: West End, Darlington Town Centre, Stockton & Darlington Railway: Northgate, Victoria Embankment, Parkgate. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Darlington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.darlington.gov.uk. 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.
Planning Activity in Darlington
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Darlington. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Darlington maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Darlington were tree works (20), listed building and heritage (11), discharge of conditions (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 64 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 47 applications
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