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Planning in Rostholme

Approved
69%
18 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Rostholme

Postcode districts

DN5 207 applications in the last 12 monthsDN4 273 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Rostholme

Rostholme is a suburb located two miles north of Doncaster city centre in South Yorkshire, England. As of the 2021 census, the population of the ward within the City of Doncaster was 18,195, with the Bentley built-up area subdivision accounting for 12,048 residents. This growing community may be of interest for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the area.

Property prices in Rostholme show an average sale price of £179,268, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Rostholme 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 Rostholme a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rostholme 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 Rostholme, 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, 38 planning applications were submitted near Rostholme. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were amendments (8), full planning applications (6), outline applications (5). 2 large-scale developments were 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 Rostholme?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Rostholme. The approval rate is 69%.
How long do planning decisions take near Rostholme?
The average planning decision time near Rostholme 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 Rostholme?
The planning approval rate near Rostholme is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rostholme?
The most common type of planning application near Rostholme is amendment applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rostholme?
You can search and track planning applications near Rostholme on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.