Austerfield, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Austerfield, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Austerfield
Austerfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, just 1 mile northeast of Bawtry along the A614 road. Nestled near the River Idle and adjacent to the hamlet of Newington in Nottinghamshire, Austerfield had a population of 536 as recorded in the 2011 Census, a slight decline from 571 in 2001. This charming village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 551 (2021) · Area: 1125.5 km²
District: Doncaster
Website: http://www.spanglefish.com/austerfield/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £172,528 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Doncaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
- LSOA: Doncaster 038C
Crime Statistics
9 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 4
- vehicle-crime: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- drugs: 1
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Austerfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Austerfield.
- 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 Austerfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Austerfield.
- - The Poplars High Street Austerfield Doncaster DN10 6QU
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 2( Development on land affected by contamination), 4 (Material imported onto sensitive sites), 5 (Drainage), 6 (Landscaping), 8 (Parking areas), 1
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Land At Former Bawtry Carbon Works High Street Austerfield Doncaster DN10 6QT
Full planning application for the erection of residential dwellings, care home (C2), community hub and car parking with all associated works including landscaping and infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - 31 South View Austerfield Doncaster DN10 6QR
Certificate of proposed lawful use for internal and external changes to the garage to create an activity room for personal use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-01-15
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A brief summary of Austerfield in South Yorkshire
Austerfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, just 1 mile northeast of Bawtry along the A614 road. Nestled near the River Idle and adjacent to the hamlet of Newington in Nottinghamshire, Austerfield had a population of 536 as recorded in the 2011 Census, a slight decline from 571 in 2001. This charming village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 551 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Doncaster district.
Austerfield covers an area of approximately 1125.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Austerfield show an average sale price of £172,528, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 9 crimes reported in the Austerfield area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Austerfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Idle Washlands 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, Austerfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.spanglefish.com/austerfield/. 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 Austerfield
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Austerfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 121 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Austerfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 121 days, decisions near Austerfield take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Austerfield were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Bawtry planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.