3 Darlington Road Heighington NEWTON AYCLIFFE DL5 6RB

Awaiting decision 26/00300/FUL
Council
Date received
24 Mar 2026
Date validated
26 Mar 2026
Postcode
DL5 6RB

Description

Demolition of single storey flat roof extension to the east elevation and removal of chimney and dormer, erection of two storey extension and installation of flue and associated dormers. Replace flat roof over carport/bedroom with pitched roof incorporating dormers together with associated works

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
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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