Windows and doors in Darlington
1,623 applications since 2016. 1,456 approved and 61 refused. Refused: about 1 in 25 here, about 1 in 9 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Materials and look similar to the existing house
- New upper-floor side windows obscure-glazed and fixed below 1.7 m
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 97 | 68 | 1 |
| 2025 | 173 | 153 | 9 |
| 2024 | 167 | 147 | 7 |
| 2023 | 208 | 189 | 8 |
| 2022 | 170 | 160 | 6 |
| 2021 | 249 | 222 | 14 |
| 2020 | 147 | 134 | 5 |
| 2019 | 89 | 77 | 1 |
| 2018 | 112 | 109 | 2 |
| 2017 | 108 | 102 | 2 |
| 2016 | 103 | 95 | 6 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| ELG Planning | 14 | 15 |
| Endeavour Design | 14 | 14 |
| DH Drawings Ltd | 11 | 11 |
| Rocket Architectural Design | 10 | 10 |
| Keystone Architectural Surveying & Developments | 7 | 9 |
| Pyramid Architectural Designs | 7 | 9 |
| Blu Room Architecture | 7 | 7 |
| P A Designs Architects Limited | 7 | 7 |
| Dark Skies Design | 5 | 5 |
| Summerhouse Architects | 5 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 3,101 | 84 | about 1 in 38 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 859 | 26 | about 1 in 34 |