Land East Of Wards Industrial Estate Cleveland Street Darlington

Awaiting decision 26/00331/OUT
Council
Date received
31 Mar 2026
Date validated
22 Apr 2026
Postcode
DL1 2UQ

Description

Outline planning permission with all matters reserved except access for the use of the land as general industrial and storage/distribution (Use Class B2 & B8)

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