Planning Applications in
Darlington
Darlington is part of the North East region. Search any postcode in Darlington to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in Darlington
Based on 554 applications tracked between 2024-11-28 and 2026-09-02.
Full
35% of all applications
Tree Works
16% of all applications
Householder
11% of all applications
Demolition
8% of all applications
Certificate of Lawfulness
7% of all applications
Listed Building
7% of all applications
Darlington Planning Statistics
Data period: 2024-11-28 to 2026-09-02 · Updated 2 September 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Darlington
PlanWatch currently holds 554 Darlington planning records across 339 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2024-11-28 to 2026-09-02. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (195), Tree Works (88), Householder (60).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Recent Planning Applications in Darlington
Latest applications submitted to Darlington council.
Erection of an extension to the east elevation to provide workshop and garage to ground floor with annexe above, and incorporating new entrance feature linking to main dwelling with en-suite above, together with installation of solar panels, replace existing garage doors with bi-fold doors and associated works
Oxney Cottage Croft Road Darlington DL2 2SD
Non-Material Amendment of Planning Permission 26/00208/FUL dated 5 May 26 (Demolition of detached garage, bay windows, flat roof garage/study and conservatory. Erection of double height box windows to front elevation and open porch, two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension with raised patio area and replacement attached garage. Conversion and enlargement of attic into habitable space with extensions, rooflights and glazing. Alterations to vehicle and pedestrian access, enlarged driveway and associated works) for the omission of the approved single storey rear extension, increase in depth of approved two storey rear extension by 0.5m and associated modifications to rear elevations
388 Coniscliffe Road Darlington DL3 8AG
Erection of a single storey rear extension
103 Merrybent Darlington DL2 2LF
Erection of a two storey extension to the front (east) and side (north) elevations
10 Chester Grove Darlington DL3 9DY
Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 3.375m from the original dwelling house, 3.9m in height to ridge and 2.90m in height to eaves
41 Bates Avenue Darlington DL3 0TL
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the Darlington council website.
Visit Darlington planning portal →Objecting to a Planning Application in Darlington
Darlington Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Darlington's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Darlington Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Darlington council planning portal — publicaccess.darlington.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 2 September 2026
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