45 Pinewood Crescent Heighington NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6RR Data via plota.co.uk

26/00322/PLU - Lawful Use Certificate Approved

Proposal

Certificate of Lawfulness for existing development - Demolition of the existing conservatory and the erection of a single storey extension to the rear including 2-no. roof-lights (amended description). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Mar 2026
Validated
16 Apr 2026
Approved
29 Apr 2026

Approved on 29 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Darlington
Application type
Lawful Use Certificate
Postcode
DL5 6RR
Received
30 Mar 2026
Validated
16 Apr 2026
Ward
Heighington And Coniscliffe
Parish
Heighington Parish Council
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
11 Jun 2026
Decision
PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT
Decision date
29 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

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