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Planning in Mexborough

Approved
74%
28 of 30 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Mexborough in the last 24 months, from Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Mexborough

Mexborough, located in South Yorkshire, is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. This area is bordered by North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire to the north, East Riding of Yorkshire to the north-east, Lincolnshire to the east, Nottinghamshire to the south-east, and Derbyshire to the south and west. As a significant settlement within the region, Mexborough offers a unique landscape for planning applications and development opportunities.

Property prices in Mexborough show an average sale price of £187,130, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Mexborough a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Mexborough has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mexborough 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Mexborough, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Mexborough. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), telecoms (10), amendments (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Mexborough?
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Mexborough. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Mexborough?
The average planning decision time near Mexborough is 49 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 Mexborough?
The planning approval rate near Mexborough is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Mexborough?
The most common type of planning application near Mexborough is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Mexborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Mexborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.