Stephenson planning approval rate
Stephenson ward in Darlington has a 97.0% approval rate based on 101 planning decisions. Darlington overall: 92.5%.
Last updated: June 2026
97.0%
ward approval rate
101
Decisions
98
Approved
3
Refused
92.5%
Darlington average
Stephenson sits slightly above the Darlington average, with a 4.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Stephenson compares
Stephenson ward
97.0%
Darlington overall
92.5%
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Recent decisions in Stephenson
Remodelling of existing bungalow to form two storey dwelling house including ins · Mon 12 Jan 2026
Change of use from former community arts charity to place of worship and communi · Mon 22 Dec 2025
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