Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Darlington

Darlington approved 86.2% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 188 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

86.2%

change of use (residential) approval rate

188

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

162

Approved

Refused

92.5%

Darlington overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Darlington average (92.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Darlington

Change of Use (Residential) (188 decided)

86.2%

Darlington all applications (3,194 decided)

92.5%

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