Priory Hurworth House School Westfield Drive Hurworth Darlington DL2 2AD

Pending 26/00484/TF
Council
Date received
19 May 2026
Date validated
29 May 2026
Postcode
DL2 2AD

Description

Works to 3 no. trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders 2018 (No.2) and 1983 (No.1) - 1 no. Holly reduce by 2m, 1 no. Hornbeam remove limb rubbing against fence, 1 no. Redwood reduce lateral limb over building by 2m in height, 1m in width and crown lift to 3m

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