Car Showroom Croft Road Darlington DL3 8TL

Awaiting decision 26/00431/ADV
Council
Date received
30 Apr 2026
Date validated
13 May 2026
Postcode
DL3 8TL

Description

Display of 1 No. internally illuminated pylon, 2 No. internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 No. non-illuminated fascia sign and 1 No. non-illuminated free standing welcome sign

Darlington
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#38 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Darlington ranks #120 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.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
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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
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #120 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