Hurworth Fisheries 12 - 14 Church Row Hurworth Darlington DL2 2AQ

Pending 26/00462/CON
Council
Date received
12 May 2026
Date validated
20 May 2026
Postcode
DL2 2AQ

Description

Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (extraction), 13 (refuse store), 14 (terrace screening), 18 (cycle store) attached to planning permission 24/00427/FUL 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)

Darlington
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#39 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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