37 Cherrytree Drive School Aycliffe NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6GG Data via plota.co.uk

26/00639/PLU - Proposed Lawful Use Approved

Proposal

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - Erection of a single storey rear extension including three roof lights (amended description). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Jun 2026
Validated
13 Jul 2026
Approved
13 Aug 2026

Approved on 13 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 19 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Darlington
Application type
Proposed Lawful Use
Postcode
DL5 6GG
Received
29 Jun 2026
Validated
13 Jul 2026
Ward
Heighington And Coniscliffe
Parish
Heighington Parish Council
Case officer
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Target decision
7 Sept 2026
Decision
PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT
Decision date
13 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 19 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

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