7 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HL Data via plota.co.uk
26/00409/ADV - Advert Application
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Display of 1 no. externally illuminated fascia sign to the front elevation (Retrospective Application) Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
22 Apr 2026
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Validated
30 Jun 2026
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Consultation
3 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 24 Jul 2026.
Comment on this application ↗Documents 4
Plans & drawings 3
Application forms 1
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Important details
- Council
- Darlington
- Application type
- Advert Application
- Postcode
- DL1 5HL
- Received
- 22 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 30 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Park East
- Parish
- Darlington Urban Area
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Target decision
- 25 Aug 2026
- Applicant
- Track to view
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14879185
- Neighbours
- 3 Jul 2026
- Consultation
- 3 Jul 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Conversion of first and second floors to provide1 No. two bed self contained apartment (U…
2020
Approved
Change of Use from cafe/bar(Use Class A3/A4) to pizza takeaway (Use Class A5) including c…
2017
Approved
Change of Use from A1 (Retail shop) to A3/A4 (cafe/bar)
2017
Approved
Installation of a new shop front (retrospective application)
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Cherry Tree Cocktail Bar 8 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HL
Conversion of first floor living accommodation to provide additional dining areas for the…
2025
Refused
Footpath Opposite 38 Blackwellgate Darlington
Installation of 1 No. BT Street Hub incorporating 2 No. internally illuminated digital LC…
2025
Approved
2 Mechanics Yard Darlington DL3 7QF
Display of non-illuminated hand painted letter signage to front elevation
2025
Approved
2 Mechanics Yard Darlington DL3 7QF
Listed Building Consent for the display of a hand painted sign to the front elevation
2025
Approved
2 Mechanics Yard Darlington DL3 7QF
Listed Building Consent for the display of a hand painted sign to the front elevation
2025
Refused
Footpath Opposite 38 Blackwellgate Darlington
Display of 2 No. internally illuminated digital LCD display screens to BT Street Hub
2025
Approved
Cherry Tree Cocktail Bar 8 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HL
Installation of covered structure to existing dining area to rear utilising existing boun…
2025
Approved
House Of Fraser 1 - 7 High Row Darlington DL3 7QE
Installation of new entrance to side (south) elevation to facilitate the subdivision of t…
2025
Approved
35 - 36 Blackwellgate Darlington
Listed Building Consent for the installation of 1 No. external CCTV camera leading to cou…
2025
Approved
12 Skinnergate Darlington DL3 7NJ
Listed Building Consent for the renovation of 12 Skinnergate to provide 1 No. retail unit…
2025
Approved
12 Skinnergate Darlington DL3 7NJ
Listed Building Consent for the renovation of 12 Skinnergate to provide 1 No. retail unit…
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…
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…
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…
2025
Approved
12 Skinnergate Darlington DL3 7NJ
Listed Building Consent to carry out remedial works to No. 12 Skinnergate in order to sta…
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35 - 36 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HW
Display of 1no. non illuminated fascia sign to the front elevation
2025
Approved
35 - 36 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HW
Listed Building Consent for the display of 1 no. non illuminated fascia sign to the front…
2024
Approved
39 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HW
Replace existing first floor timber bay window with uPVC including new bay roof and repla…
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Works to various trees protected under Tree Preservation Order (No.2) 1977 - as per suppo…
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23 Clarks Yard Darlington DL3 7QH
Installation of external electric roller shutters to the entrance door and front window
2016
Approved
1 Skinnergate DARLINGTON DL3 7ND
Listed Building Consent for the conversion of first and second floors to provide 7 No. ap…
2016
Approved
1 Skinnergate DARLINGTON DL3 7ND
Conversion of first and second floors to provide 7 No. apartments (C3), addition of 2 No…
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…
2016
Approved
39 Blackwellgate DARLINGTON DL1 5HW
Display of 1 No. internally illuminated fascia sign (Retrospective)
2016
Approved
27 Blackwellgate DARLINGTON DL1 5HX
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Darlington
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#39 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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
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7 Blackwellgate Darlington DL1 5HL