How long do planning decisions take near Moorends?

The average planning decision time near Moorends is 64 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 Moorends?

The planning approval rate near Moorends is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Moorends?

The most common type of planning application near Moorends is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Moorends?

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Moorends, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Moorends, South Yorkshire.

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

About Moorends

Moorends is a village located in the north-east of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, near the borders of East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Formerly part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974, it is now incorporated within the civil parish of Thorne to the south. This area presents various planning opportunities due to its geographical location and historical significance.

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Area Information

Admin district: Doncaster
Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
LSOA: Doncaster 003B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Moorends based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Moorends.

- 77 Darlington Grove Moorends Doncaster DN8 4TN
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Larger Home Extension. Erection of a single-storey rear extension (extending 6m, 3.20m high and 3m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2026-03-31
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- Opposite 4 Wembley Road Moorends Doncaster DN8 4PR
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: 2026-02-16
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- Public Conveniences Wembley Road Moorends Doncaster DN8 4PR
Demolition of toilet block
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-10-22
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- 59 Grange Road Moorends Doncaster DN8 4NH
Erection of a single storey rear extension (extending 4.50m from rear elevation, 3.70m high and 2.30m to eaves)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-10-14
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- Service Garage Marshland Road Moorends Doncaster DN8 4SB
Certificate of existing lawful use for vehicle garage and MOT Centre
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-06-21
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- Mount Pleasant Caravan Site Bloomhill Road Moorends Doncaster DN8 4ST
Installation of poles and kiosk cabinets to provide a fire detection and alarm system
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-02-28
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- 145 Marshland Road Moorends Doncaster DN8 4SU
Notification to determine if prior approval is required for the conversion of part of an existing retail unit into a flat, retaining the ground floor as a retail unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Moorends in South Yorkshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Moorends includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Thorne, Crowle and Goole Moors SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Thorne Moor; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thorne & Hatfield Moors. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Moorends

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Moorends. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Moorends.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Moorends slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Moorends were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), telecoms (1).

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