How many planning applications has Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council received?

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council received 924 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 71%.

How long does Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 53 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council?

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council approves 71% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council?

To object to a Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Q: Can I appeal a Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 365 appeals were lodged against Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 22% success rate.

Search and explore Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

About Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

Doncaster City Council serves as the local authority for the City of Doncaster, a metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England, which gained city status in 2022. Located at the Civic Office in Waterdale, central Doncaster, the council is responsible for delivering essential local government services and is one of four local authorities in the South Yorkshire region. Additionally, it is a member of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, which collaborates on regional development and planning initiatives.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £179,268 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Doncaster
Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster North
LSOA: Doncaster 002G

Crime Statistics

129 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 44
shoplifting: 33
anti-social-behaviour: 17
other-theft: 9
other-crime: 8
criminal-damage-arson: 5
vehicle-crime: 4
burglary: 3
public-order: 3
drugs: 1
robbery: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

514 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

4 flood monitoring stations near Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.

Norwood (Ea Beck)
Kirk Bramwith (River Don)
Doncaster (River Don)
Adwick le Street White Cross Bridge (Ea Beck)

A brief summary of Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

The average property sale price in the Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council area is £179,268, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council area recorded 129 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council area includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 514 towns and villages, including Adwick Le Street, Barnsley, Bentley, Bolton Upon Dearne, Conisbrough and Doncaster. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council area. Unlike the official Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 924 planning applications Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council received. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council were discharge of conditions (182), outline applications (160), telecoms (150).

In terms of development scale, 56 large-scale (major) developments, 15 medium-scale applications, 852 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

365 planning appeals were lodged against Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council decisions, of which 65 were allowed and 231 were dismissed (22% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 498 applications
Refused: 49 applications
Withdrawn: 150 applications
Awaiting decision: 227 applications

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