Consultation on the Draft Darlington Local Plan 2016-2036 will begin on Thursday 21 June 2018 and will run until Thursday 2 August 2018. Details will be available on this website from the 21 June or you can register your details on our consultation portal to be notified when the consultation begins.
By Planning Policy Team at 11 Jun 2018
The Darlington Housing and Employment Land Availability Assessment 2017 is now available to view on the HELAA page.
By Planning Policy Team at 27 Mar 2018
The Local Green Space Designation consultation ends at 5pm on Wednesday 21 March 2018.
The Council is seeking your views on potential sites for Local Green Space designation. There are no restrictions on the type of green space which can be designated as Local Green Space. Allotments or urban spaces that provide a tranquil oasis could be designated. Land which is partly developed with structures such as sports pavilions, boating lakes or war memorials could also be appropriate. They key characteristic for the designation should be the particular importance to the local community. More information, including the criteria which the site must meet, can be seen on the Local Green Space Designation page.
By Planning Policy Team at 14 Mar 2018
Darlington Borough Council have prepared a report which sets out the five year housing land supply assessment for the period 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2022, when measured against a housing requirement based on an up to date, objectively assessed need (OAN). The report can be viewed in our Document Library.
By Planning Policy Team at 26 Feb 2018
The future of house building in Darlington has been under the microscope in recent weeks as the council’s Local Plan starts to gain momentum. Darlington Borough Council cabinet member for economy and regeneration Chris McEwan explains the process behind the Plan [opens in external window]
By Planning Policy Team at 19 Feb 2018