Hurworth Fisheries 12 Church Row Hurworth Darlington DL2 2AQ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00136/CON - Discharge of Condition Approved

Proposal

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) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
6 Feb 2026
Validated
26 Feb 2026
Consultation
2 Mar 2026
Approved
7 May 2026

Approved on 7 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Darlington
Application type
Discharge of Condition
Postcode
DL2 2AQ
Received
6 Feb 2026
Validated
26 Feb 2026
Ward
Hurworth
Parish
Hurworth Parish Council
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
23 Apr 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
7 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Consultation
2 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No
Darlington
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#39 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Darlington ranks #123 out of 292 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.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Darlington decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #110 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #10 of 292
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #123 of 292
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #97 of 292
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