Sprotbrough, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sprotbrough, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Sprotbrough
Sprotbrough is a village located in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, boasting a population of 7,548 as of the 2021 census. Positioned at the top of the Don Gorge and approximately 3 miles west of Doncaster city centre, Sprotbrough is intersected by the A1(M) motorway. It forms part of the civil parish of Sprotbrough and Cusworth, which had a combined population of 12,134 in 2011, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development projects.
Population: 11,591 (2021)
District: Doncaster
Website: http://www.sc-pc.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £199,033 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Doncaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster North
- LSOA: Doncaster 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sprotbrough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sprotbrough.
- 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 Sprotbrough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Sprotbrough.
- - 193 Melton Road Sprotbrough Doncaster DN5 7NU
Erection of a two storey rear infill extension and a single storey rear infill extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Communication Station Toecroft Farm Toecroft Lane Sprotbrough Doncaster DN5 7PQ
Notification to utilise permitted development rights to install electronic communications apparatus/development ancillary to radio equipment housing.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 7 Folder Lane Sprotbrough Doncaster DN5 7PD
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition(s) 4 ( Dev on land affected by contamination) and 7 (Ecological enhancement plan) of planning application 24/01844/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - 36 Stone Cross Drive Sprotbrough Doncaster DN5 7QH
Erection of detached garage (being amendment to previous permission 23/01870/FUL granted on 30/11/2023), move garage 4 meters forward.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 6 Shires Close Sprotbrough Doncaster DN5 7RG
Certificate of existing lawful use for an air source heat pump.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 42 Riverhead Sprotbrough Doncaster DN5 7QR
Proposed raising of roof over single storey garage to form bedroom and installation of dormer window to front following demolition of part of the rear garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - 36 Stone Cross Drive Sprotbrough Doncaster DN5 7QH
Erection of detached garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - 21 Manor Gardens Sprotbrough Doncaster DN5 7QZ
Consent to selectively tip prune through the shortening of minor lateral branches one Maple tree to provide minimum clearance of 21 Manor Gardens, Sprotbrough. The tree is subject to G3 of Doncaster B
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Sprotbrough in South Yorkshire
Sprotbrough is a village located in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, boasting a population of 7,548 as of the 2021 census. Positioned at the top of the Don Gorge and approximately 3 miles west of Doncaster city centre, Sprotbrough is intersected by the A1(M) motorway. It forms part of the civil parish of Sprotbrough and Cusworth, which had a combined population of 12,134 in 2011, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,591 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Doncaster district.
Property prices in Sprotbrough show an average sale price of £199,033, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sprotbrough a particularly low-crime area.
Sprotbrough has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cusworth, Sprotbrough. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Sprotbrough includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cadeby Quarry SSSI, Sprotbrough Gorge SSSI; 13 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sprotbrough planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sc-pc.co.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Sprotbrough
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Sprotbrough. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Sprotbrough.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sprotbrough were tree works (5), amendments (3), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.