Meadowbank Close Hurworth Place Darlington

Pending 26/00358/TF
Council
Date received
8 Apr 2026
Date validated
8 Apr 2026
Postcode
DL2 2DQ

Description

Works to trees protected under Tree Preservation Order (No. 3 1995 and (No. 12) 2004 - fell 1 No Lime tree and removal of epicormic growth and Ivy to 8 No. Lime trees; cut back branches of 1 No. Weeping Beech tree and 1 No. Copper Beech tree overhanging tennis court, access road and neighbouring property

Darlington
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#39 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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. View full council performance
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