Bawtry, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bawtry, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bawtry are administered by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bawtry
Bawtry is a charming market town and civil parish located in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, approximately 8 miles southeast of Doncaster and close to the Nottinghamshire border. With a population of around 3,519 as of 2019, Bawtry is surrounded by several notable settlements, including Austerfield and Scrooby. Its historical significance and strategic location make it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.
Population: 3,405 (2021)
District: Doncaster
Website: http://www.bawtrytowncouncil.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Doncaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
- LSOA: Doncaster 038B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bawtry.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bawtry.
- 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 Bawtry based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Bawtry.
- - 1 Church Street Bawtry Doncaster DN10 6HR
Conservation Area Notification to remove 1 Cordyline Australis made under Section 211 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as the tree is within the Bawtry Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Open Space South of 18 Bernard Close Yarnton
T1 Oak- Mitigate minor hazard or loading concerns, by way of localised, selective reduction (1–2m maximum) of specific limbs only, mainly concentrated on the lateral crown portion extended over proper
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cherwell | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 1 Church Street Bawtry Doncaster DN10 6HR
Erection of a single storey rear extension and an outbuilding, installation of replacement roof and 1 no. rooflight to rear and application of render to the existing extension following demolition of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - The Poplars 3 Wharf Street Bawtry Doncaster DN10 6HZ
Listed Building Consent for the single storey kitchen extension following the demolition of existing single storey extension, installation of hardwood working sash windows and new render. Replace clay
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Land To The Rear 29 Station Road Bawtry Doncaster DN10 6PU
Erection of 1 no. residential dwelling, including associated works and demolition of the existing garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - The Poplars 3 Wharf Street Bawtry Doncaster DN10 6HZ
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) to alter the approved layout and housetype to Plot 2 of Planning Permission 19/02826/FUL (Erection of 2 detached dwellings and 1 detached ga
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - Holly House St Martins Avenue Bawtry Doncaster DN10 6NH
Erection of a two storey side extension, extension of rear dormer window, and internal and external alterations including driveway (being amendment to previous permission 22/00633/FUL granted on 30/05
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - The Dutch House Wharf Street Bawtry Doncaster DN10 6HZ
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of three single glazed wooden segmented sash windows and wooden lintels
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Harworth House Harworth Place Top Street Bawtry Doncaster DN10 6JZ
Listed building consent for internal alterations and external alterations, and external works to erect a boundary wall and create a parking area and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 6 Towngate Bawtry Doncaster DN10 6JS
Conservation Area Notificaion for works to narrow leaved ash located in the Bawtry Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Bawtry in South Yorkshire
Bawtry is a charming market town and civil parish located in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, approximately 8 miles southeast of Doncaster and close to the Nottinghamshire border. With a population of around 3,519 as of 2019, Bawtry is surrounded by several notable settlements, including Austerfield and Scrooby. Its historical significance and strategic location make it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and commercial development. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,405 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Doncaster district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bawtry a particularly low-crime area.
Bawtry has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bawtry, Scaftworth. 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 Bawtry includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Idle Washlands SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Bawtry planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bawtrytowncouncil.co.uk/. 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 Bawtry
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Bawtry. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 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 near Bawtry.
With an average of 96 days, decisions near Bawtry take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bawtry were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Newington planning applications
- Austerfield planning applications
- Scaftworth planning applications
- Bircotes planning applications
- Scrooby planning applications
- Misson planning applications
- Harwell planning applications
- Mattersey Thorpe planning applications
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.