North Road planning approval rate
North Road ward in Darlington has a 87.0% approval rate based on 92 planning decisions. Darlington overall: 92.7%.
Last updated: August 2026
87.0%
ward approval rate
92
Decisions
80
Approved
12
Refused
92.7%
Darlington average
North Road is 5.7 percentage points below the Darlington average, placing it among the stricter wards in Darlington. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How North Road compares
North Road ward
87.0%
Darlington overall
92.7%
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Recent decisions in North Road
Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a replacement single sto · Tue 18 Aug 2026
Change of use and subdivision of car showroom (Sui Generis) to provide 3 no. com · Thu 30 Apr 2026
Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of a two-storey side and sing · Fri 17 Apr 2026
Display of 1 No. non-illuminated fascia sign to front elevation · Fri 10 Apr 2026
Determination as to whether prior approval is required for the demolition of 2 N · Thu 26 Mar 2026
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