The Dolphin Centre Horsemarket Darlington DL1 5RP Data via plota.co.uk
26/00061/DC - District Council Application
Approved
Proposal
Enclosure of an existing undercroft on the south elevation consisting of the installation of steel mesh fences and gate within the existing colonnade Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
21 Jan 2026
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Consultation
3 Feb 2026
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Approved
6 Mar 2026
Approved on 6 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026
Documents 6
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 1
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 1
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Important details
- Council
- Darlington
- Application type
- District Council Application
- Postcode
- DL1 5RP
- Received
- 21 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 21 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Park East
- Parish
- Darlington Urban Area
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 18 Mar 2026
- Decision
- GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS
- Decision date
- 6 Mar 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
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- Agent
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Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14639750
- Neighbours
- 3 Feb 2026
- Consultation
- 3 Feb 2026
- Site notice
- 9 Feb 2026
- Press notice
- 13 Feb 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Approved
Prior approval application for the installation of roof mounted solar array consisting of…
2024
Approved
Display of 1 no. digital LCD advertising screen fixed externally to the north elevation
2021
Approved
Display of 1 no. non illuminated fascia sign to side elevation
2020
Approved
Display of 1 No. digital display screen in window to front elevation
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Dolphin Centre Central Hall Horsemarket Darlington DL1 5RP
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of 6 no. windows on the west elevation and in…
2025
Approved
Dolphin Centre Central Hall Horsemarket Darlington DL1 5RP
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of 6 no. windows on the west elevation and in…
2025
Refused
Footpath East Of Dolphin Centre Horsemarket Darlington DL1 5RP
Installation of 1 No. Bt Street Hub incorporating 2 No. internally illuminated digital LC…
2025
Refused
Footpath East Of Dolphin Centre Horsemarket Darlington DL1 5RP
Display of 2 No. internally illuminated digital LCD display screens to BT Street Hub
2025
Approved
4 - 6 Horsemarket DARLINGTON DL1 5PW
Listed Building Consent for the display of 2 No. externally illuminated fascia signs
2025
Approved
4 - 6 Horsemarket DARLINGTON DL1 5PW
Display of 2 No. externally illuminated fascia signs
2023
Approved
3 - 5 Bakehouse Hill Darlington
Conversion of upper floors to 5 no. self contained apartments (Use Class C3) with associa…
2024
Darlington Borough Council Town Hall Feethams Darlington DL1 5QT
Test case
2022
Approved
4 - 6 Horsemarket DARLINGTON
Listed Building Consent for internal and external refurbishment works including replaceme…
2022
Approved
The Market Building West Row DARLINGTON
Listed Building Consent for the refurbishment and upgrading of signage to provide 3 no. n…
2022
Approved
The Market Building West Row DARLINGTON
Display of 3 no. non illuminated fascia signs and 1 no. internally illuminated fascia sig…
2022
Approved
4 - 6 Horsemarket DARLINGTON
Display of 2 No. externally illuminated fascia signs and 1 No. Wall mounted internally il…
2022
Approved
11 Houndgate DARLINGTON DL1 5RF
Listed Building Consent for the Installation of prefabricated pod linked to existing buil…
2022
Approved
11 Houndgate DARLINGTON DL1 5RF
Installation of prefabricated pod linked to existing building on rear elevation, formatio…
2022
Approved
Feethams House Feethams DARLINGTON DL1 5BF
Display of 3 no. totems to site entrances and main entrance door, glazing manifestation a…
2022
Approved
11 Houndgate DARLINGTON DL1 5RF
Notification to carry out tree works in designated Conservation Area - crown lift 3m clea…
2021
Approved
Feethams House Feethams DARLINGTON DL1 5BF
Construction of external bin store, generator compound, static and retractable bollards…
2021
Approved
Canopy Car Park Town Hall Feethams DARLINGTON
Display of externally illuminated signage with crest and lettering to west elevation
2020
Approved
4 - 6 Horsemarket DARLINGTON
Listed Building Consent for alterations to internal layout, windows and doors, addition o…
2019
Approved
Darlington Borough Council Town Hall Feethams DARLINGTON DL1 5QT
Replacement of existing glazed canopy above main civic reception entrance to Town Hall wi…
2016
Approved
Unit 1A Feethams DARLINGTON
Display of 1 No. internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 No. internally illuminated project…
2016
Withdrawn
Central Hall The Dolphin Centre Horsemarket DARLINGTON
Listed Building Consent for alterations including partial demolition and remodelling of p…
2016
Withdrawn
Dolphin Centre Horsemarket DARLINGTON DL1 5RP
Change of use in part of existing Dolphin Centre and alterations including partial demoli…
2016
Approved
The Pennyweight 8 Bakehouse Hill DARLINGTON DL1 5QA
Listed Building Consent for the display of 1 No externally illuminated fascia sign, 1 No…
2016
Approved
The Pennyweight 8 Bakehouse Hill DARLINGTON DL1 5QA
Display of 1 No externally illuminated fascia sign, 1 No externally illuminated projectin…
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.
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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
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The Dolphin Centre Horsemarket Darlington DL1 5RP