Askern, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Askern, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Askern
Askern is a town and civil parish located in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, positioned along the A19 road between Doncaster and Selby. With a population of 5,570 recorded in the 2011 Census, the town has a rich history, notably featuring a greyhound stadium that closed in 2022. This information is relevant for those researching planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 6,096 (2021)
District: Doncaster
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Area Information
- Admin district: Doncaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster North
- LSOA: Doncaster 020C
Crime Statistics
89 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 33
- other-theft: 14
- anti-social-behaviour: 12
- shoplifting: 7
- criminal-damage-arson: 6
- public-order: 5
- vehicle-crime: 5
- other-crime: 3
- burglary: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Askern.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Askern.
- 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 Askern based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Askern.
- - 10 Parkhall Drive Askern Doncaster DN6 0FD
Change of use from residential (C3) to a children's home for up to two children and two carers (C2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-10-08
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A brief summary of Askern in South Yorkshire
Askern is a town and civil parish located in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, positioned along the A19 road between Doncaster and Selby. With a population of 5,570 recorded in the 2011 Census, the town has a rich history, notably featuring a greyhound stadium that closed in 2022. This information is relevant for those researching planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,096 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Doncaster district.
The Askern area recorded 89 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Askern has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sutton, Campsall. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Askern includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Shirley Pool SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Askern planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Askern
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Askern. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Askern.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Askern were discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2), tree works (2).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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