Hurworth Fisheries 12 Church Row Hurworth Darlington DL2 2AQ

Awaiting decision 26/00136/CON
Council
Date received
6 Feb 2026
Date validated
26 Feb 2026
Postcode
DL2 2AQ

Description

Approval of details reserved by Condition 3 (external materials), 4 (window details) and 8 (CMP) attached to planning permission 24/00427/FUL dated 7 March 24 (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)

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