Hurworth Fisheries 12 - 14 Church Row Hurworth Darlington DL2 2AQ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00462/CON - Discharge of Condition Approved

Proposal

Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (extraction), 13 (refuse store), 14 (terrace screening), 18 (cycle store) attached to planning permission dated 7 March 2025 (Conversion of fish shop takeaway (Sui Generis) (12 Church Row) to a deli outlet and cafe/restaurant with storage to first floor, including removal of existing rear balcony, erection of part two storey, part single storey side and rear extension incorporating a raised terrace area at rear for outdoor dining, together with replacement shop front, re-alignment of first floor front window and other associated works. Change of use of adjoining dwelling (14 Church Row) to associated storage and installation of new matching shop-front style window) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 May 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Consultation
26 May 2026
Approved
3 Jun 2026

Approved on 3 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Darlington
Application type
Discharge of Condition
Postcode
DL2 2AQ
Received
12 May 2026
Validated
20 May 2026
Ward
Hurworth
Parish
Hurworth Parish Council
Case officer
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Target decision
15 Jul 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
3 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Consultation
26 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Darlington
Planning Authority Score
7.5/10
Good
#43 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Darlington ranks #137 out of 296 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, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #109 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #14 of 296
67%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #137 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #73 of 296
88%
Minor dwellings approved
16 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
76%
Change of use approved
25 decided
465
Total decisions
46 refused in the year to March 2026