St Georges Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Neasham Road Middleton St George Darlington DL2 1LD

Awaiting decision 26/00175/FUL
Council
Date received
17 Feb 2026
Date validated
20 Mar 2026
Postcode
DL2 1LD

Description

Provision of extended outdoor play area including removal of existing soft landscaping, installation of a new surface, construction of retaining wall, fencing & gate, drainage works and installation of associated play equipment and pergola

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