Delves Lane planning approval rate
Delves Lane ward in County Durham has a 91.3% approval rate based on 23 planning decisions. County Durham overall: 94.9%.
Last updated: June 2026
91.3%
ward approval rate
23
Decisions
21
Approved
2
Refused
94.9%
County Durham average
Delves Lane is 3.6 percentage points below the County Durham average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Delves Lane compares
Delves Lane ward
91.3%
County Durham overall
94.9%
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Recent decisions in Delves Lane
Loft conversion with dormer to front · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Loft conversion and replacement of sun room to front elevation · Fri 22 May 2026
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