Pierremont Methodist Church Vancouver Street Darlington DL3 6HN

Awaiting decision 26/00095/FUL
Council
Date received
30 Jan 2026
Date validated
17 Feb 2026
Postcode
DL3 6HN

Description

Conversion of existing Methodist Church (Use Class F1) to 6 No. flats (3 No. 2 bed and 3 No. 1 bed) (Use Class C3), including erection of part second storey extension, installation of 1.4 m timber boundary fence, cycle storage provision and associated works

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