The Dolphin Centre Horsemarket Darlington DL1 5RP
Decided
26/00061/DC
Description
Enclosure of an existing undercroft on the south elevation consisting of the installation of steel mesh fences and gate within the existing colonnade
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Historical activity at this location
29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Approved
Prior approval application for the installation of roof mounted solar array consisting of…
2024
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Display of 1 no. digital LCD advertising screen fixed externally to the north elevation
2021
With conditions
Display of 1 no. non illuminated fascia sign to side elevation
2020
With conditions
Display of 1 No. digital display screen in window to front elevation
Within ~100m
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2025
With conditions
Dolphin Centre Central Hall Horsemarket Darlington DL1 5RP
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2025
With conditions
Dolphin Centre Central Hall Horsemarket Darlington DL1 5RP
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of 6 no. windows on the west elevation and in…
2025
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Footpath East Of Dolphin Centre Horsemarket Darlington DL1 5RP
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2025
Refused
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Display of 2 No. internally illuminated digital LCD display screens to BT Street Hub
2025
With conditions
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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.
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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