How long do planning decisions take near Bentley?

The average planning decision time near Bentley is 55 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bentley?

The planning approval rate near Bentley is 63%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bentley?

The most common type of planning application near Bentley is amendment applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bentley?

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Bentley, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bentley, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · Town

Planning applications in Bentley are administered by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bentley

Bentley is a suburb located two miles north of Doncaster city centre in South Yorkshire, England. As of the 2021 census, it had a population of 18,195 within the ward and 12,048 in the built-up area. This growing community may present various planning opportunities and considerations for developers and local authorities alike.

Population: 12,048

District: Doncaster

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Town 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 021B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bentley.

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 Bentley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Bentley.

- Bentley Primary Care Centre Chapel Street Bentley Doncaster DN5 0DE
Application for Non-Material Amendment to previous permission 22/01205/FULM , granted on 05/04/2023 (Demolition of existing library building and erection of new three storey primary care building with
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2026-06-16
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- Bridgeworks Broughton Avenue Bentley Doncaster DN5 9QD
Notification to determine if prior approval is required for change of use from Class E, to Use Class C3 residential for 12 self-contained apartments (being amendment to application 25/00747/PRIOR gran
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2026-01-21
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- Kingdom Hall Of Jehovahs Witnesses Church Street Bentley Doncaster DN5 0BE
Change of use of from Use Class F1(f) - Public Worship or Religious Institution to Use Class E(f) - Creche, Day Nursery or Day Centre (amended FRA and pick up / drop off management plan).
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2026-01-06
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- 32 Royston Avenue Bentley Doncaster DN5 9RD
Change of use from hair salon (Class E) to form 1 bedroom residential flat (Class C), (Works started).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-11-20
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- Opposite 1 Broughton Avenue Bentley Doncaster DN5 9QS
Notification to utilise permitted development rights in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Installation of
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-08-21
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- Bentley Works Pipering Lane Bentley Doncaster DN5 9NB
Erection of up to 86 dwellings, public open space and associated car parking, landscaping and infrastructure and construction of access from Jossey Lane (being amendment to Condition 2: Boundary Treat
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-07-29
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- 55 Royston Avenue Bentley Doncaster DN5 9RB
Notification to determine if prior approval is required for change of use of ground floor shop to 1 no. self-contained flat (C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-07-26
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- Shop At 39 Church Street Bentley Doncaster DN5 0BE
Change the use of the existing ground floor shop (Class E) to mixed use (Sui Generis - Cosmetic and Medical Micropigmentation clinic)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-03-15
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A brief summary of Bentley in South Yorkshire

Property prices in Bentley show an average sale price of £179,268, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bentley a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Bentley

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Bentley. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Bentley.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bentley were amendments (8), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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