Cherry Tree Cocktail Bar 8 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HL Data via plota.co.uk

25/01178/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Conversion of first floor living accommodation to provide additional dining areas for the existing bar/restaurant together with replacing existing ground and first floor front windows with timber framed bi-fold windows, installation of Juliet balconies to first floor windows, replacement timber entrance doors and associated refurbishment and redecoration works… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
28 Oct 2025
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Validated
20 Jan 2026
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Consultation
23 Jan 2026
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Approved
11 Mar 2026

Approved on 11 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 8

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF DELEGATED REPORT Report-Delegated · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DECISION NOTICE Decision · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF DESIGN, ACCESS AND HERITAGE STATEMENT Design & Access Statement · 28 Oct 2025 View ↗

Plans & drawings 2

PDF 25.139.15 PROPOSED BLOCK PLAN Drawing Superseded · 28 Oct 2025 View ↗ PDF SITE LOCATION PLAN Location Plan · 28 Oct 2025 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM Application Form · 28 Oct 2025 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF ENV HEALTH Comment Consultee · 29 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF HIGHWAYS ENGINEER Comment Consultee · 29 Jan 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Darlington
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
DL1 5HL
Received
28 Oct 2025
Validated
20 Jan 2026
Ward
Park East
Parish
Darlington Urban Area
Case officer
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Target decision
17 Mar 2026
Decision
GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS
Decision date
11 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
23 Jan 2026
Consultation
23 Jan 2026
Site notice
30 Jan 2026
Press notice
30 Jan 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Installation of covered structure to existing dining area to rear utilising existing boun…
25/01080/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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Footpath Opposite 38 Blackwellgate Darlington
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25/01101/FUL
2025 Approved
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Display of non-illuminated hand painted letter signage to front elevation
25/01182/ADV
2025 Approved
2 Mechanics Yard Darlington DL3 7QF
Listed Building Consent for the display of a hand painted sign to the front elevation
25/01177/DCLB
2025 Approved
2 Mechanics Yard Darlington DL3 7QF
Listed Building Consent for the display of a hand painted sign to the front elevation
25/01177/LBC
2025 Refused
Footpath Opposite 38 Blackwellgate Darlington
Display of 2 No. internally illuminated digital LCD display screens to BT Street Hub
25/01102/ADV
2025 Approved
House Of Fraser 1 - 7 High Row Darlington DL3 7QE
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25/01017/FUL
2025 Approved
35 - 36 Blackwellgate Darlington
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25/01057/LBC
2025 Approved
12 Skinnergate Darlington DL3 7NJ
Listed Building Consent for the renovation of 12 Skinnergate to provide 1 No. retail unit…
25/00612/LBC
2025 Approved
12 Skinnergate Darlington DL3 7NJ
Listed Building Consent for the renovation of 12 Skinnergate to provide 1 No. retail unit…
25/00612/DCLB
2025 Approved
The Gate 41 - 42 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HW
Installation of new staircase to ground floor to facilitate change of use of part of firs…
25/00351/FUL
2025 Refused
Pavement Outside House Of Fraser 1 - 7 High Row Darlington DL3 7QE
Display of 1 No. internally illuminated digital LCD display screen to one side of multi f…
25/00449/ADV
2025 Refused
Pavement Outside House Of Fraser 1 - 7 High Row Darlington DL3 7QE
Installation of 1 No. multi functioning hub incorporating 1.9 m internally illuminated LC…
25/00448/FUL
2025 Approved
12 Skinnergate Darlington DL3 7NJ
Listed Building Consent to carry out remedial works to No. 12 Skinnergate in order to sta…
25/00323/DCLB
2025 Approved
35 - 36 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HW
Display of 1no. non illuminated fascia sign to the front elevation
25/00247/ADV
2025 Approved
35 - 36 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HW
Listed Building Consent for the display of 1 no. non illuminated fascia sign to the front…
25/00246/LBC
2024 Approved
39 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HW
Replace existing first floor timber bay window with uPVC including new bay roof and repla…
24/00652/FUL
2025 Approved
Quaker Burial Ground Friends School Yard Darlington
Works to various trees protected under Tree Preservation Order (No.2) 1977 - as per suppo…
25/00004/TF
2025
23 Clarks Yard Darlington DL3 7QH
Installation of external electric roller shutters to the entrance door and front window
25/00047/FUL
2024 Approved
38 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HW
Display of 1 No. externally illuminated fascia sign to front elevation (retrospective app…
24/01227/ADV
2020 Approved
Imperial Centre Grange Road DARLINGTON
Change of use of building from a mixed use comprising offices (Use Class E), restaurant (…
20/00573/FUL
2016 Approved
1 Skinnergate DARLINGTON DL3 7ND
Listed Building Consent for the conversion of first and second floors to provide 7 No. ap…
16/00443/LBC
2016 Approved
1 Skinnergate DARLINGTON DL3 7ND
Conversion of first and second floors to provide 7 No. apartments (C3), addition of 2 No…
16/00442/FUL
2016 Approved
Hash 14 Coniscliffe Road DARLINGTON DL3 7RG
Variation of Condition 3 and 4 of planning permission 11/00592/FUL dated 31 October 2011…
16/00368/FUL
2016 Approved
39 Blackwellgate DARLINGTON DL1 5HW
Display of 1 No. internally illuminated fascia sign (Retrospective)
16/00266/ADV
2016 Approved
27 Blackwellgate DARLINGTON DL1 5HX
Display of 1 No internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 No internally illuminated hanging s…
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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
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings