49 Pierremont Crescent Darlington DL3 9PA

Decided 26/00166/PLU
Council
Date received
16 Feb 2026
Date validated
20 Feb 2026
Postcode
DL3 9PA

Description

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - Demolition of the existing extension and the erection of a replacement single storey rear extension incorporating the installation of 3-no. roof lights, together with installation of ground floor windows and door on the side elevations (amended description) (Additional Information received 10th March 2026).

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