56 Elton Parade Darlington DL3 8PQ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00083/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Demolition of 1 No. existing garage (one of a pair) and erection of a 2.2m high boundary wall to the eastern garden boundary, incorporating existing entrance gate Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Jan 2026
Validated
6 Feb 2026
Consultation
11 Feb 2026
Approved
16 Mar 2026

Approved on 16 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Darlington
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
DL3 8PQ
Received
27 Jan 2026
Validated
6 Feb 2026
Ward
Park West
Parish
Darlington Urban Area
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
3 Apr 2026
Decision
GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS
Decision date
16 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
11 Feb 2026
Consultation
11 Feb 2026
Site notice
12 Feb 2026
Press notice
20 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
Darlington
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#39 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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