Little Meadows Darlington Road Elton Stockton-On-Tees TS21 1AG Data via plota.co.uk

25/2586/RET - Retrospective Application Refused

Proposal

Retrospective change of use of land to residential. Demolition of existing 1No. residential accommodation, erection of 1No. new single storey dwellinghouse and retention of 1No. existing detached outbuilding, including associated landscaping. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Dec 2025
Validated
7 Jan 2026
Consultation
7 Jan 2026
Refused
6 Mar 2026
Appeal
Appeal lodged

Refused on 6 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 29 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Retrospective Application
Postcode
TS21 1AG
Received
9 Dec 2025
Validated
7 Jan 2026
Ward
Eaglescliffe West
Parish
Elton Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
4 Mar 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
6 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ward Hadaway LLP

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14552498
Neighbours
7 Jan 2026
Consultation
7 Jan 2026
Comments by
28 Jan 2026
Site notice
16 Jan 2026
Env. assessment
No
Stockton-on-Tees
Planning Authority Score
5.8/10
Average
#112 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Stockton-on-Tees ranks #180 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Stockton-on-Tees decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #67 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #44 of 296
61%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #180 of 296
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #155 of 296
79%
Minor dwellings approved
19 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
44 decided
612
Total decisions
41 refused in the year to March 2026