Planning and development

Plans for three houses near Piercebridge have been lodged with North Yorkshire Council.

Planning and development

Plans for three new homes near Darlington submitted to council

Over the last two years, the Northallerton Sports Village has been steeped in delays, controversy and a wait for a section of the land to be transferred over to North Yorkshire Council

Over the last two years, the Northallerton Sports Village has been steeped in delays, controversy and a wait for a section of the land to be transferred over to North Yorkshire Council

Planning and development

Hope on the horizon for opening of controversial allotment site as update issued

Darlington station is set to get a passenger help point after planning approval was granted by the council.

Darlington station is set to get a passenger help point after planning approval was granted by the council.

Darlington Railway Station

Passenger help point at Darlington Station approved by council

Prime Grooming, on Yarm High Street, is opening soon

Prime Grooming, on Yarm High Street, is opening soon

Former micropub with 'UK's smallest beer garden' set to become new barbershop

Construction on the new concourse at Darlington Station has been completed

Construction on the new concourse at Darlington Station has been completed

Darlington Railway Station

First look inside new Darlington Railway Station concourse as major milestone marked

Plans submitted to build 70 cabins and Go Ape centre in County Durham forest

Plans submitted to build 70 cabins and Go Ape centre in County Durham forest

Planning and development

Plans submitted to build 70 cabins and Go Ape centre in County Durham forest

Plans were approved by North Yorkshire council.

Plans were approved by North Yorkshire council.

Planning and development

North Yorkshire barn to be converted into commercial units

The reopening of Cowesby Church, near Thirsk, was celebrated with a Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, October 27, led by the Rev. Dianne Gamble, with the new Bishop of Whitby, the Right Rev. Barry Hill giving the sermon

The reopening of Cowesby Church, near Thirsk, was celebrated with a Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, October 27, led by the Rev. Dianne Gamble, with the new Bishop of Whitby, the Right Rev. Barry Hill giving the sermon

Church reopens after it was 'severely damaged' by fallen tree 18 months ago

Plans to demolish the 'dilapidated' village hall have been submitted.

Plans to demolish the 'dilapidated' village hall have been submitted.

Planning and development

Plans to demolish village hall lodged with council

House of Fraser manager Simon Rochester outside Binns in Darlington

House of Fraser manager Simon Rochester outside Binns in Darlington

House of Fraser

Hustle and bustle back at Binns as manager brands deal news a 'ray of sunshine'

Plans were approved by the council.

Plans were approved by the council.

Planning and development

Plans to convert County Durham barn into residential building approved

Beaumont Hill Academy is based out of the Education Village site in Darlington

Beaumont Hill Academy is based out of the Education Village site in Darlington

New sixth form centre at Darlington school to cope with 'significant pressures'

Closing down signs have been stripped from the Darlington Binns building

Closing down signs have been stripped from the Darlington Binns building

House of Fraser

DEAL AGREED: Closing down signs taken down from Darlington Binns building

Existing front elevation of Ravensworth Chapel

Existing front elevation of Ravensworth Chapel

Planning and development

Plans to convert former village chapel into retreat and prayer centre

An assessment of the impact of demolishing a North Yorkshire school has been lodged.

An assessment of the impact of demolishing a North Yorkshire school has been lodged.

Application to demolish North Yorkshire school for refurb submitted

A digger previously at work at the site being cleared for the new leisure development

A digger previously at work at the site being cleared for the new leisure development

Local government

Demolition of buildings to make way for new leisure attraction paused

The Swatters Carr, a Wetherspoons pub which has just had an outdoor seating area approved Credit: Google

The Swatters Carr, a Wetherspoons pub which has just had an outdoor seating area approved Credit: Google

Part pedestrianisation of road agreed for Wetherspoons' outdoor seating

Spital Old Bridge

Spital Old Bridge

Plan to repair ‘very poor condition’ of historic North Yorkshire bridge

The former Northern Echo and D&S HQ has been surrounded by scaffolding

The former Northern Echo and D&S HQ has been surrounded by scaffolding

Darlington Borough Council

Former D&S home surrounded by scaffolding as major works continue

Initial plans to create a new “gateway” into Darlington town centre have been revealed.

Initial plans to create a new “gateway” into Darlington town centre have been revealed.

Local government

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Revealed: How new Darlington housing could create new 'gateway' and transform town

According to North Yorkshire councillors, work to transform Catterick town centre and the surrounding areas will proceed and be delivered in time for the deadline of early 2026

According to North Yorkshire councillors, work to transform Catterick town centre and the surrounding areas will proceed and be delivered in time for the deadline of early 2026

£19m town centre regeneration 'still deliverable in timescale' despite project delays

Darlington Memorial Hospital has had a planning application thrown out.

Darlington Memorial Hospital has had a planning application thrown out.

Darlington Memorial Hospital

Plans for Darlington Memorial Hospital solar panels thrown out by council

Rockliffe Hall, the award-winning five-star resort hotel, has submitted proposals to the council to significantly transform the site's grounds and buildings

Rockliffe Hall, the award-winning five-star resort hotel, has submitted proposals to the council to significantly transform the site's grounds and buildings

Luxury hall near Darlington reveals drawings for its major renovation plans

The national retailer plans to open at the former Elm Ridge Garden Centre on Consicliffe Road.

The national retailer plans to open at the former Elm Ridge Garden Centre on Consicliffe Road.

Planning and development

Tesco applies for licence to open on site of former Darlington garden centre

Plans for a glamping site at a North Yorkshire holiday home have been approved.

Plans for a glamping site at a North Yorkshire holiday home have been approved.

Planning and development

Plans for glamping pods site on agricultural land in town approved

Plans were approved by Richmondshire Council for a new MOT test facility.

Plans were approved by Richmondshire Council for a new MOT test facility.

Planning and development

Plans for North Yorkshire MOT test facility approved by council

The new housing development on Skinnergate in Darlington is due to bring six three-bed houses, flats, and ground-floor retail units to the popular street.

The new housing development on Skinnergate in Darlington is due to bring six three-bed houses, flats, and ground-floor retail units to the popular street.

Local government

Council provides update on Darlington town centre housing scheme after delays

The Imperial Centre building in Darlington

The Imperial Centre building in Darlington

Planning and development

Plans to convert prominent Darlington restaurant and bar site into flats withdrawn

Plans have been lodged with the council.

Plans have been lodged with the council.

Planning and development

Plans for Darlington apartment lodged with council

Contractors at work in Swainby this week

Contractors at work in Swainby this week

Council-owned housing group rectifying issues with chimneys on village homes

Darlington Borough Council’s planning committee will consider a proposal for 475 homes on land north of Coniscliffe Road at a meeting next Wednesday.

Darlington Borough Council’s planning committee will consider a proposal for 475 homes on land north of Coniscliffe Road at a meeting next Wednesday.

Local government

Latest plans for 475 homes at new Darlington development set for approval

Where the new McDonalds drive-through will be built in the Faverdale Industrial Estate, Darlington

Where the new McDonalds drive-through will be built in the Faverdale Industrial Estate, Darlington

Planning and development

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McDonalds reveals first plans for new drive-through site in Darlington

Plans for two additional wooden cabins were approved by the council.

Plans for two additional wooden cabins were approved by the council.

Planning and development

Plans for two new holiday cabins approved for North Yorkshire holiday site

Plans to convert the chippy were approved by the council.

Plans to convert the chippy were approved by the council.

Planning and development

Planning permission granted to turn fish and chip shop into AirBnB

The site has had a planning application thrown out after inactivity.

The site has had a planning application thrown out after inactivity.

Planning and development

Plans for holiday cottage in County Durham caravan park discontinued

Plans were refused after 43 objections were raised.

Plans were refused after 43 objections were raised.

Planning and development

Plan to build home near listed building refused by Durham County Council

The House of Fraser store on High Row in Darlington

The House of Fraser store on High Row in Darlington

House of Fraser

Talks between House of Fraser and new Binns building owner happening 'at speed'

The first phase of the Burtree Garden Village was approved earlier this year and includes an initial 750 homes.

The first phase of the Burtree Garden Village was approved earlier this year and includes an initial 750 homes.

Planning and development

Further plans revealed for huge new garden village in Darlington

The Binns building on High Row in Darlington

The Binns building on High Row in Darlington

House of Fraser

House of Fraser building bought by new owner with talks on future set for next week

In the middle of last year, concept images and the first details of how the old Grammar School and college site in Northallerton would be used were revealed

In the middle of last year, concept images and the first details of how the old Grammar School and college site in Northallerton would be used were revealed

Update revealed on new free special needs school and town park idea

Plans to convert a farm building into two houses have been lodged with the council.

Plans to convert a farm building into two houses have been lodged with the council.

Planning and development

Plans to convert Darlington farm building into houses lodged with council

Fadmoor Community Pub Limited was set up to lead the process to bring the Plough into community ownership

Fadmoor Community Pub Limited was set up to lead the process to bring the Plough into community ownership

North Yorkshire pub to reopen thanks to hard work of local community

The proposals for Howesyke Farm in Bishopdale were passed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority’s planning committee on October 15

The proposals for Howesyke Farm in Bishopdale were passed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority’s planning committee on October 15

Farm extension plans approved despite public and councillor concerns

Plans to expand a Premier Inn have been approved by North Yorkshire Council.

Plans to expand a Premier Inn have been approved by North Yorkshire Council.

Planning and development

North Yorkshire hotel to expand as on-site restaurant closes

Plans to install a first-aid centre and control room at Blackwell Meadows have been submitted.

Plans to install a first-aid centre and control room at Blackwell Meadows have been submitted.

Plans submitted install first-aid centre at Darlington stadium

Visuals showing how the property could look Picture: LJC Architectural Design

Visuals showing how the property could look Picture: LJC Architectural Design

Planning and development

‘Best looking building seen in ages’ granted planning permission

The much-anticipated redevelopment of a historic Darlington building has been revealed.

The much-anticipated redevelopment of a historic Darlington building has been revealed.

Plans unveiled to convert historic Darlington building into heritage and museum site

The £140m Darlington Station Project

The £140m Darlington Station Project

Planning and development

Latest pictures showing progress of Darlington Station revamp 'marching on for 2025'

The new Lidl supermarket is being built on land previously used for horsebox parking at Redcar Racecourse, off West Dyke Road

The new Lidl supermarket is being built on land previously used for horsebox parking at Redcar Racecourse, off West Dyke Road

Local government

Supermarket plans prompt road safety fears as Lidl and council come under fire

Plans are being drawn up for a solar farm south of Tunstall, North Yorkshire

Plans are being drawn up for a solar farm south of Tunstall, North Yorkshire

Controversial plans for third large solar farm near North Yorkshire village

Members of the Thornaby Town Deal Board at the Golden Eagle in Thornaby after the Council took control of the building Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough and Stockton East, Steve Walmsley, Mark White CBE DL, Cllr Sylvia Walmsley, Cllr Ray Godwin, Cllr

Members of the Thornaby Town Deal Board at the Golden Eagle in Thornaby after the Council took control of the building Andy McDonald MP for Middlesbrough and Stockton East, Steve Walmsley, Mark White CBE DL, Cllr Sylvia Walmsley, Cllr Ray Godwin, Cllr

Stockton Borough Council

Future of 'eyesore' North East hotel resolved as plans to bulldoze building set

Ripon Spa Baths is to be restored to its former glory

Ripon Spa Baths is to be restored to its former glory

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£2m scheme revealed to restore historic Spa to former glory

Plans were thrown out by Darlington Borough Council

Plans were thrown out by Darlington Borough Council

Planning and development

Plans for glamping site near Darlington thrown out by council

The Forum, Borough road, Darlington

The Forum, Borough road, Darlington

Planning and development

Community music centre set for refurbishment