High Melton, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near High Melton, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
About High Melton
High Melton is a quaint village and civil parish located within the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 300, reflecting a slight decline from 339 in 2001. This small community may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for potential developments in the area.
Population: 245 (2021)
District: Doncaster
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £199,033 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Doncaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster North
- LSOA: Doncaster 020D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near High Melton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near High Melton.
- 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 High Melton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near High Melton.
- - Melton Park Doncaster Road High Melton Doncaster DN5 7SZ
Listed building consent for internal and external works including demolition to enable the conversion of High Melton Hall to residential use and repair of the curtilage listed ha-ha.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Bath House Farm Doncaster Road High Melton Doncaster DN5 7TD
Erection of ancillary building in garden for storage of garden and domestic equipment.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - The Leylands Doncaster Road High Melton Doncaster DN5 7SY
Listed building consent to replace windows and doors on the rear of the property and to render brickwork to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - Students Union Building Doncaster Road High Melton Doncaster DN5 7SY.
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 3 (Biodiversity Method Statement) of planning application 22/01694/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of High Melton in South Yorkshire
High Melton is a quaint village and civil parish located within the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 300, reflecting a slight decline from 339 in 2001. This small community may present unique planning opportunities and considerations for potential developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 245 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Doncaster district.
Property prices in High Melton show an average sale price of £199,033, 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 High Melton a particularly low-crime area.
High Melton has one conservation area within its boundaries: High Melton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 High Melton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Denaby Ings SSSI; 3 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, High Melton 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 High Melton
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near High Melton. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 High Melton.
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 High Melton were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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