6 Lych Gate Hurworth Darlington DL2 2AT Data via plota.co.uk

26/00607/PLU - Proposed Lawful Use Refused

Proposal

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

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Application progress

Received
19 Jun 2026
Refused
24 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 24 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Darlington
Application type
Proposed Lawful Use
Postcode
DL2 2AT
Received
19 Jun 2026
Validated
19 Jun 2026
Ward
Hurworth
Parish
Hurworth Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
14 Aug 2026
Decision
Refused
Decision date
24 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Andrew Duckworth

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 6 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15022359
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