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Search current and historic planning applications published by Darlington Borough Council - 201 applications in the last 90 days across 16 towns and areas and 6 postcode districts. Filter applications by date, status, development type, or number of homes, view them on the map, or create a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, Darlington Borough Council decided 465 planning applications and approved 90%; 67% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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Yesterday Awaiting decision 26/00958/TF

Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive Darlington DL3 8AR

Works to trees protected under Tree Preservation Order 1945 (No.1) works to various trees as per application form including removal of 6 no. trees

Tree Felling/Pruning Darlington
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2 days ago Awaiting decision 26/00943/FUL

Darlington Mowden Park RFC Darlington Arena Neasham Road Darlington DL2 1DL

Provision of a temporary off site doctors surgery (Neasham Road Surgery) (Use Class E(e)) located within an area of the existing car park

Full Application Darlington
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2 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00939/FUL

15 Clarks Yard Darlington DL3 7QH

Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning ...

Full Application Darlington
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29 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00857/LBC

Braemar Cottage 31 The Green High Coniscliffe Darlington DL2 2LJ

Listed Building Consent for the installation of a multi-fuel stove

Listed Building Consent Darlington
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29 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00922/FUL

17 Aldgrove Way Darlington DL3 0GR

Conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation at front and garden store to the rear

Full Application Darlington
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28 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00904/TF

Land Adjacent To 11 Fox Close Hurworth Place Darlington DL2 2HG

Works to 1 No. Oak tree protected under Tree Preservation Order (No. 5) 2019 - works to 1 No. Turkey Oak as per Arborist's report (T2)

Tree Felling/Pruning Darlington
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28 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00856/FUL

Braemar Cottage 31 The Green High Coniscliffe Darlington DL2 2LJ

Erection of a timber garage to the rear garden

Full Application Darlington
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28 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00003/ACV

Sadberge Village Hall Darlington Road Sadberge Darlington DL2 1SB

Nomination of Sadberge Village Hall as an Asset of Community Value (Relisting)

Assets of Community Value Darlington
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28 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00955/TF

15 Beech Rise Darlington DL1 3TQ

Works to a tree protected under Tree Preservation Order 2003 (No.2) T1 - reduce upto 6m in length 1 no. leader overhanging neighbours boundary (7 Herr...

Tree Felling/Pruning Darlington
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28 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00891/FUL

12 Minster Walk Hurworth Darlington DL2 2AR

Removal of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension

Full Application Darlington
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25 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00951/TF

9 Beech Rise Darlington DL1 3TQ

Works to a tree protected by Tree Preservation Order 2003 (No.3) T12 - 1 no. Sycamore prune back over hanging branches 2m from neighbours (No.7) roofl...

Tree Felling/Pruning Darlington
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25 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00950/CON

Land North Of Coniscliffe Road DARLINGTON

Approval of details reserved by condition 55 (archaeology) attached to planning permission 17/00632/OUTE dated 28 May 2024 (Outline planning applicati...

Discharge of Condition Darlington
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25 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00946/HPD

29 Annandale Darlington DL1 3QX

Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 4.387m from the original dwelling house, 3.80m in height to ridge and 2.4...

Householder Permitted Development Darlington
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25 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00905/FUL

The Cottage White House Farm Highside Road Heighington DARLINGTON DL2 2XQ

Erection of single storey extensions to south and east elevations, erection of a detached garage to the south of dwelling and associated internal and ...

Full Application Darlington
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24 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00948/LBC

3 Banks Terrace Hurworth Place Darlington

Listed Building Consent for the installation of an external extractor fan vent at first floor level on the front elevation

Listed Building Consent Darlington
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24 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00921/TFC

95 Stanhope Road South Darlington DL3 7SF

Notification to carry out works to a tree in a designated conservation area - 2m crown reduction of 1 no. Robinia pseudoacacia

Tree Felling/Pruning in a Con. Area Darlington
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23 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00947/TFC

14 Manor Court Heighington NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6TL

Notification to carry out works to a tree in a designated conservation area - felling of 1 no. conifer tree

Tree Felling/Pruning in a Con. Area Darlington
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23 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00945/TFC

14 Hill Rise Middleton One Row Darlington DL2 1AZ

Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - felling of 1 no. Laburnum & 1 no. Hawthorn and crown reshape 1 no Crab Ap...

Tree Felling/Pruning in a Con. Area Darlington
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23 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00941/CON

36 The Front Middleton One Row Darlington DL2 1AS

Approval of details reserved by Condition 3 (Materials) attached to planning permission 23/00820/FUL dated 21 Nov 23 (Refurbishment of property includ...

Discharge of Condition Darlington
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22 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00938/CON

Durham Tees Valley Airport Teesside Airport Road Middleton St George Darlington

Approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Vehicle Swept Path Analysis), 32 (W.S.I.), 42 (phasing plan) and part approval (Phase 1) of condition 7 (...

Discharge of Condition Darlington
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22 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00937/TFC

63 Cleveland Avenue Darlington DL3 7HF

Notification to carry out works to a tree in a designated conservation area - 1 no. Copper beech reduce and reshape 2-3m

Tree Felling/Pruning in a Con. Area Darlington
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22 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00577/FUL

Land Off Melland Street Darlington DL1 1SF

Change of use of former coal depot site to residential (Use Class C3) with the erection of apartment building comprising 34 No. flats, together with i...

Full Application Darlington
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18 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00818/FUL

5 Balliol Court Darlington DL1 2YJ

Demolition of the existing conservatory to facilitate the erection of a single storey rear extension

Full Application Darlington
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18 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00926/NMA

Field At OSGR E435292 N513607 Yarm Road Middleton St George

Non Material Amendment of planning permission 20/00121/FUL dated 13 Many 2021 (Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town and Country Act 1990...

Non-material Amendment Darlington
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18 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00930/TFC

19 Church Lane Middleton St George Darlington DL2 1DF

Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - 3 no. Silver Birch reduce height to approx 6-8m and remove lower overhang...

Tree Felling/Pruning in a Con. Area Darlington
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18 Sept 2026 Approved 24 Sep 26/00881/PLU

39 Woodland Road Darlington DL3 7BJ

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development - replacement of roof coverings to front and rear pitched roof slopes and associated works

Proposed Lawful Use Darlington
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16 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00867/ADV

Outside Magistrates Court Parkgate Darlington DL1 1RU

Display of 2 no. internally illuminated 75-inch LCD display screens within a BT street hub unit

Advert Application Darlington
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16 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00866/FUL

Outside Magistrates Court Parkgate Darlington DL1 1RU

Installation of 1 no. BT street hub unit

Full Application Darlington
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16 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00886/FUL

1 Hummersknott Avenue Darlington DL3 8JX

Erection of a porch to the front elevation

Full Application Darlington
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16 Sept 2026 Approved 2 Oct 26/00901/NMA

Low Walworth Hall Cottage Walworth Darlington DL2 2NA

Non Material Amendment of planning permission 20/00122/FUL dated 20 April 2020 (Demolition of existing lean-to on south elevation and erection of repl...

Non-material Amendment Darlington
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16 Sept 2026 Approved 7 Oct 26/00918/TCN

S/O 45 Brook Terrace Darlington DL3 6PJ

Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No. FTTP cabinet

Telecommunications Notification Darlington
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15 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00877/PLU

7 Blackthorn Drive Hurworth DARLINGTON DL2 2FU

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - erection of a single storey rear extension and installation of an additional ground floor window ...

Proposed Lawful Use Darlington
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15 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00898/PLU

Bishopsgate House Feethams Darlington DL1 5QE

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - replace broken terracotta cladding panels with powder coated steel cladding panels on the lowest ...

Proposed Lawful Use Darlington
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15 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00915/FUL

7 Pierremont Drive Darlington DL3 9LZ

Demolition of the rear bay window and erection of a single storey rear extension

Full Application Darlington
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15 Sept 2026 Approved 25 Sep 26/00903/CON

4 Glanton Court Darlington DL3 0NY

Approval of details reserved by Condition 7 (path) attached to planning permission 26/00320/FUL dated 28 August 26 (Change of use of habitable room to...

Discharge of Condition Darlington
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14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00002/ACV

The Tuns Hill House Lane Sadberge Darlington DL2 1RU

Nomination of The Tuns Public House as an Asset of Community Value (Relisting)

Assets of Community Value Darlington
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14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00001/ACV

The Buck Inn Middleton Road Sadberge Darlington DL2 1RR

Nomination of The Buck Inn Public House as an Asset of Community Value (Relisting)

Assets of Community Value Darlington
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14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00907/PLU

16 Marazion Drive Darlington DL3 0ZR

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed development - siting of a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling (annexe)

Proposed Lawful Use Darlington
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14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00909/FUL

100 Salutation Road Darlington DL3 8JP

Erection of a detached single-storey garden room to rear garden

Full Application Darlington
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14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00906/CON

Polam Hall School Grange Road Blackwell DARLINGTON DL1 5PA

Approval of details reserved by condition 11 (boundaries) attached to planning permission 25/00871/FUL dated 16 Jan 2026 (Partial demolition and parti...

Discharge of Condition Darlington
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14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00682/FUL

Ehrle Car Wash 1A Mewburn Road Darlington

Siting of an InPost parcel locker located on the south boundary of the car wash facility (Retrospective Application).

Full Application Darlington
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11 Sept 2026 Approved 30 Sep 26/00876/TFC

Coatham Hall Farm Coatham Lane Coatham Mundeville Darlington DL3 0XL

Notification to carry out works to trees in a designated conservation area - crown reduction works to 4 no. Yew trees

Tree Felling/Pruning in a Con. Area Darlington
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10 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00304/FUL

Little Burdon Farm Sadberge Darlington DL1 3JU

Refurbishment of the existing farmhouse and cottage, including subdivision and extension of farmhouse, to provide 3 No. dwellings, partial demolition ...

Full Application Darlington
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10 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00899/TCN

Burma Road Hurworth Moor Darlington

Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No.10m medium wooden pole

Telecommunications Notification Darlington
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10 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00854/FUL

64 Burnhope Lane Middleton St George DARLINGTON DL2 1FL

Conversion of existing garage into a home hair salon with associated internal alterations

Full Application Darlington
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9 Sept 2026 Approved 7 Oct 26/00894/TCN

Land Adjacent To 36 Teesdale Avenue Darlington DL3 8AP

Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No.11m light pole

Telecommunications Notification Darlington
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9 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00896/CON

Polam Hall School Grange Road Blackwell DARLINGTON DL1 5PA

Approval of details reserved by condition 10 (boundaries) attached to planning permission 25/00872/LBC dated 16 Jan 2026 (Listed Building Consent for ...

Discharge of Condition Darlington
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9 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00804/FUL

Larchfield House 46 Coniscliffe Road Darlington

Installation of solar panels to rear roofslopes and air to air pumps to rear elevations within courtyard

Full Application Darlington
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9 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00858/TF

12 Cardinal Gardens Darlington DL3 8SD

Felling of 1 no. Pine tree protected under Tree Preservation Order (no. 3) 1962 (T62)

Tree Felling/Pruning Darlington
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8 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00887/FUL

The Old Rectory Middleton Road Sadberge Darlington DL2 1RP

Erection of a detached garage and carport with first floor storage above garage

Full Application Darlington
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41daysmedian to decide11 days faster than UK
84%decided within 8 weeks14 pts above UK
95%approved5 pts above UK
18of 366UK rank for speedup 3 places on last year

601 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 · fewer than 1% went to committee. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Darlington Borough Council take to decide a planning application?
Across the 601 applications Darlington Borough Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 41 days, and 84% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 52 days.
What proportion of planning applications does Darlington Borough Council approve?
95% of the applications Darlington Borough Council decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from Darlington Borough Council's public planning register (publicaccess.darlington.gov.uk). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks Darlington Borough Council's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 7 Oct 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on Darlington Borough Council's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

About this data

Plota holds 855 current planning applications from Darlington Borough Council, received since 28 Nov 2024, 201 of them in the last 90 days. Behind them, the Plota archive holds 9,974 earlier applications from Darlington Borough Council, 2016 to 2025, searchable by location and keyword. Current records are collected from the council's public register at publicaccess.darlington.gov.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 7 Oct 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Heads up: Darlington hasn't published a new application since 29 Sept 2026 - 8 days ago. We've been checking daily and will surface new applications as soon as they appear on the council's portal.