Meadowbank Close Hurworth Place Darlington

Awaiting decision 26/00358/TF
Council
Date received
8 Apr 2026
Date validated
8 Apr 2026
Postcode
DL2 2DQ

Description

Works to trees protected under Tree Preservation Order (No. 3 1995 and (No. 12) 2004 - fell 1 No Lime tree and removal of epicormic growth and Ivy to 8 No. Lime trees; cut back branches of 1 No. Weeping Beech tree and 1 No. Copper Beech tree overhanging tennis court, access road and neighbouring property

7.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#42 of 282

Darlington ranks #142 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Darlington decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #109 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #9 of 282
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #142 of 282
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #94 of 282
93%
Minor dwellings approved
15 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
24 decided
451
Total decisions
44 refused in 2025