Newbus Grange And Caravan Site Hurworth Road Neasham Darlington

Awaiting decision 26/00282/CON
Council
Date received
17 Mar 2026
Date validated
23 Mar 2026
Postcode
DL2 1PE

Description

Approval of details reserved by condition 5(W.S.I.), 7(highway works), 8(highway mitigation), 9(CMP), 10(Phase 2 SIS), 11(Phase 2 SIW/RA), 12(Phase 3 RVS), 17(invasive species), 18(landscaping) attached to planning permission 23/01240/FUL dated 08 August 2025 (Demolition of existing single storey extensions to allow for conversion and refurbishment of former nursing home to create offices, 6 No. self-contained flats and a dwelling. Creation of new vehicular access road and refurbishment of hardstanding to create parking provision. Extension of existing caravan park to provide 103 No. plots including 6 No. lodges and 97 static pitches (totalling a net gain through the existing and proposed site, of 70 additional statics / lodges), formation of 2 No. ponds, jogging/exercise trail, and associated landscaping)

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