How long do planning decisions take near Scawthorpe?

The average planning decision time near Scawthorpe is 45 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 Scawthorpe?

The planning approval rate near Scawthorpe is 64%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Scawthorpe?

The most common type of planning application near Scawthorpe is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Scawthorpe?

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Scawthorpe, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Scawthorpe, South Yorkshire.

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About Scawthorpe

Scawthorpe is a suburban area of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, located along the A638 road. This community is divided between the Roman Ridge and Bentley city council wards, making it an important area for planning applications and local development initiatives.

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Area Information

Admin district: Doncaster
Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster North
LSOA: Doncaster 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Scawthorpe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Scawthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Scawthorpe.

- Gray And Adams Doncaster Limited Pipering Lane Scawthorpe Doncaster DN5 9EL
Erection of a Canopy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2026-05-05
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- 68 York Road Scawthorpe Doncaster DN5 8RP
Raising the front wall pillars to support a taller gate and adding driveway gates that are 2m in height at the tallest section
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-11-04
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- 25 Appleton Way Bentley Doncaster DN5 9NE
Erection of single storey extension to rear (extending 3.64m beyond rear wall, maximum height of extension 3.80m and 2.48m to height of the eaves) following demolition of existing rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-07-08
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- Outside 1 Stirling Lane Scawthorpe Doncaster DN5 9LJ
Notification to utilise PD rights for the installation of a 12m pole for the mounting of LoraWAN gateway equipment - CXN-YW-35
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-03-27
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- Opposite 121 Dominion Road Scawthorpe Doncaster DN5 9PU
Notification to utilise permitted development rights in accordance to Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 Class A Part 16, Schedule 2 - Installation of a 12M Pole for
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-01-05
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A brief summary of Scawthorpe in South Yorkshire

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

Scawthorpe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cusworth. 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.

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Planning Activity in Scawthorpe

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Scawthorpe. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Scawthorpe.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Scawthorpe were outline applications (5), amendments (5), discharge of conditions (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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