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Planning in Old Denaby

Approved
64%
14 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Old Denaby

Old Denaby is a civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, with a population of 329 as of the 2011 Census. Originally part of the parish of Mexborough, it became a distinct civil parish in 1866. Following a boundary change in 1921, the area now known as Old Denaby centres on the historic village, while the eastern part, including Denaby Main, was transferred to Conisbrough. The parish falls within the Don Valley Parliamentary constituency, making it a key area for planning applications and local development initiatives.

Property prices in Old Denaby show an average sale price of £187,130, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Old Denaby area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Old Denaby has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Denaby 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 Old Denaby, 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, 44 planning applications were submitted near Old Denaby. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were telecoms (9), full planning applications (5), amendments (4). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Old Denaby?
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Old Denaby. The approval rate is 64%.
How long do planning decisions take near Old Denaby?
The average planning decision time near Old Denaby is 43 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 Old Denaby?
The planning approval rate near Old Denaby is 64%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Old Denaby?
The most common type of planning application near Old Denaby is telecoms, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Old Denaby?
You can search and track planning applications near Old Denaby on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.