The Dolphin Centre Horsemarket Darlington DL1 5RP

Decided 26/00061/DC
Council
Date received
21 Jan 2026
Date validated
21 Jan 2026
Postcode
DL1 5RP

Description

Enclosure of an existing undercroft on the south elevation consisting of the installation of steel mesh fences and gate within the existing colonnade

Darlington
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#38 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Darlington ranks #120 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.

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%) #109 of 282
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #9 of 282
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #120 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