Clayton, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clayton, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Clayton are administered by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Clayton
Clayton is a village located in the western part of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, near the border with West Yorkshire. Situated approximately 80 metres above sea level and to the north of Thurnscoe, Clayton offers a unique setting for planning applications, with its rural character and proximity to neighbouring urban areas.
Population: 230
District: Clayton with Frickley
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Area Information
- Admin district: Doncaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster North
- LSOA: Doncaster 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clayton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clayton.
- 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 Clayton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Clayton.
- - Sycamore Lodge Common Lane Hall Brig Clayton Doncaster DN5 7DB
T0409 Crack willow, Salix fragilis. Large willow over grassed area. Pollard to previous points (removing approximately 4m of regrowth).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Broadlands Farm Church Field Road Clayton Doncaster DN5 7BZ
Installation of air source heat pump (Retrospective) and the erection of stand-alone solar panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Garage Site Church Field Road Clayton Doncaster DN5 7DH
Demolition of 4 brick garages, 1 block to slab level
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Chapelfield House Tan Pit Lane Clayton Doncaster DN5 7DR
To Crown Lift & Clean 4 Trees within the Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of Clayton in South Yorkshire
Clayton is a village located in the western part of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, near the border with West Yorkshire. Situated approximately 80 metres above sea level and to the north of Thurnscoe, Clayton offers a unique setting for planning applications, with its rural character and proximity to neighbouring urban areas. The settlement has a population of approximately 230. It sits within the Clayton with Frickley district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clayton a particularly low-crime area.
Clayton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Clayton, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Clayton 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Clayton 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 Clayton
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Clayton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Clayton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Clayton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Clayton were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Thurnscoe planning applications
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- Great Houghton planning applications
- Thurnscoe East planning applications
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- Goldthorpe planning applications
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