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26/00751/CON - Discharge of Condition Approved

Proposal

Part Approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Written Scheme of Investigation) attached to planning permission dated 16 Jan 26 (Partial demolition and partial retention and refurbishment of existing buildings, the erection of a single storey extension to Elm Grove and a two storey extension to the main building, the erection of temporary modular accommodation for the duration of the demolition and construction period, with associated permanent and temporary external works, including landscaping and construction of MUGA) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Aug 2026
Validated
11 Aug 2026
Consultation
12 Aug 2026
Approved
17 Aug 2026

Approved on 17 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 19 Aug 2026

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Important details

Council
Darlington
Application type
Discharge of Condition
Postcode
DL1 5PA
Received
3 Aug 2026
Validated
11 Aug 2026
Ward
Park West
Parish
Darlington Urban Area
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 Oct 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
17 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
DPP Planning

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 19 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15120599
Consultation
12 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
Darlington
Planning Authority Score
7.5/10
Good
#43 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Darlington ranks #137 out of 296 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, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #109 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #14 of 296
67%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #137 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #73 of 296
88%
Minor dwellings approved
16 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
76%
Change of use approved
25 decided
465
Total decisions
46 refused in the year to March 2026