Darlington

DistrictEngland

Local plan adopted· Feb 2022

Performance

NPPF · MHCLG PS1/PS2 · 2025-Q2–2026-Q1

Approval rate

90.1%

4.1 pts above the England average

Decisions on time

93%

3 pts above the England average

Applications / year

469

decided in the reporting year

Standard-method local housing need: 152 dwellings a year.

Local plan

PlanLocal Plan 2016-2036
Adopted17 Feb 2022
DocumentAdopted plan

Community Infrastructure Levy

StatusCharging schedule adopted
In force fromNot on record
Residential rateSet out in the charging schedule

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