Northgate planning approval rate
Northgate ward in Darlington has a 84.2% approval rate based on 101 planning decisions. Darlington overall: 92.5%.
Last updated: June 2026
84.2%
ward approval rate
101
Decisions
85
Approved
16
Refused
92.5%
Darlington average
Northgate is 8.3 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 Northgate compares
Northgate ward
84.2%
Darlington overall
92.5%
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Recent decisions in Northgate
Display of internally illuminated fascia sign to the front and side elevation (R · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Change of use from cafe (Use Class E) to a hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) · Thu 14 May 2026
Installation of glazed shop front to rear elevation · Tue 28 Apr 2026
Change of use from 6-person HMO (Use Class C4) to 8-person HMO (Sui Generis) (Pa · Wed 15 Apr 2026
Installation of additional entrance door, roller shutters, and replacement openi · Wed 25 Mar 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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