Darlington Driving Test Centre Yarm Road Darlington Data via plota.co.uk

26/00341/PA - Prior Approval Approved

Proposal

Prior approval application for the installation of 66 no. solar panels to the flat roof of the test centre Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Apr 2026
Validated
20 Apr 2026
Consultation
22 Apr 2026
Approved
12 Jun 2026

Approved on 12 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Darlington
Application type
Prior Approval
Postcode
DL1 4BS
Received
2 Apr 2026
Validated
20 Apr 2026
Ward
Bank Top And Lascelles
Parish
Darlington Urban Area
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
15 Jun 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Granted
Decision date
12 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
McAndrew Martin

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14828834
Neighbours
22 Apr 2026
Consultation
22 Apr 2026
Site notice
24 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Darlington
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#39 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Darlington ranks #123 out of 292 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.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Darlington decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #110 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #10 of 292
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #123 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #97 of 292
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