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Haughton And Springfield planning approval rate

Haughton And Springfield ward in Darlington has a 89.4% approval rate based on 94 planning decisions. Darlington overall: 92.5%.

Last updated: June 2026

89.4%
ward approval rate
94
Decisions
84
Approved
10
Refused
92.5%
Darlington average

Haughton And Springfield is 3.1 percentage points below the Darlington average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Haughton And Springfield compares

Haughton And Springfield ward (94 decided)
89.4%
Darlington overall (3,194 decided)
92.5%
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Recent decisions in Haughton And Springfield

Erection of timber classroom to rear garden of existing nursery ยท Fri 20 Mar 2026
Refused

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