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Park East planning approval rate

Park East ward in Darlington has a 90.2% approval rate based on 315 planning decisions. Darlington overall: 92.7%.

Last updated: August 2026

90.2%
ward approval rate
315
Decisions
284
Approved
31
Refused
92.7%
Darlington average

Park East is 2.5 percentage points below the Darlington average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Park East compares

Park East ward (315 decided)
90.2%
Darlington overall (3,336 decided)
92.7%
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Recent decisions in Park East

Siting of 1 No. InPost Parcel Locker to front of premises (Retrospective Applica · Tue 18 Aug 2026
Approved
Removal of shutter grilles and replacement of ground floor timber windows and do · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Approved
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of window vinyls to 6 no. ground flo · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Approved
Subdivision of premises from 1 No. single dwelling to 2 No. flats (Use Class C3) · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Approved
Display of 2 no. internally illuminated fascia signs to the front (north) and si · Mon 13 Jul 2026
Approved

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