What is planning application 26/00832/FUL?

26/00832/FUL is a planning application at Polam Hall School Grange Road Blackwell DARLINGTON DL1 5PA, submitted to Darlington Borough Council. Current status: Undecided. Received on 24 August 2026.

How can I comment on planning application 26/00832/FUL?

You can submit comments on 26/00832/FUL through the Darlington Borough Council planning portal. Visit the council portal to submit your views before the deadline.

26/00832/FULUndecided

Polam Hall School Grange Road Blackwell DARLINGTON DL1 5PA

Undecided

This application is awaiting a decision from the council.

Consultation period ended 10 days ago

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Proposal

Application submitted under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of condition 21 (MUGA) & 32 (Community Use Agreement) attached to planning permission 25/00871/FUL dated 16 Jan 2026 (Partial demolition and partial retention and refurbishment of existing buildings, the erection of a single storey extension to Elm Grove and a two storey extension to the main building, the erection of temporary modular accommodation for the duration of the demolition and construction period, with associated permanent and temporary external works, including landscaping and construction of MUGA) to permit a change to the MUGA hours of use, update reference to lighting, amend when the Community Use Agreement is to be approved

Received

24 August 2026

First tracked

04 September 2026

Last checked

04 September 2026

Location

DL1 5PA

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