1 Essex Way Darlington DL1 2LF

Awaiting decision 26/00261/NMA
Council
Date received
11 Mar 2026
Date validated
19 Mar 2026
Postcode
DL1 2LF

Description

Non-Material Amendment of Planning Permission (25/00975/FUL) dated 12 Jan 26 (Remodelling of existing bungalow to form two storey dwelling house including installation of rear dormer to facilitate conversion of loft into habitable space and incorporation of two velux windows on the front elevation) to allow replacement of dormer to rear with 3 No. Velux windows and the installation of an additional 1 No. Velux window to front elevation

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