Whinfield planning approval rate
Whinfield ward in Darlington has a 87.8% approval rate based on 49 planning decisions. Darlington overall: 92.5%.
Last updated: June 2026
87.8%
ward approval rate
49
Decisions
43
Approved
6
Refused
92.5%
Darlington average
Whinfield is 4.7 percentage points below the Darlington average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Whinfield compares
Whinfield ward
87.8%
Darlington overall
92.5%
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Recent decisions in Whinfield
Erection of single storey rear extension · Tue 28 Apr 2026
Removal of the existing conservatory and erection of a single story rear extensi · Tue 20 Jan 2026
Conversion and enlargement of existing garage to form annexe, with a single stor · Tue 25 Nov 2025
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