Romanby Drive Darlington

Awaiting decision 26/00187/FUL
Council
Date received
19 Feb 2026
Date validated
26 Mar 2026
Postcode
DL3 8EJ

Description

Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of condition 3 (replacement trees) attached to planning permission 25/01335/TF dated 30 Jan 26 (Works to trees protected under Tree Preservation Order (No.2) 1963 and Tree Preservation Order (No. 1) 1951- as per Arborist's reports including the felling of 8 No. trees)

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