Stainforth, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stainforth, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stainforth are administered by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stainforth
Stainforth is a town and civil parish located in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, approximately 7 miles northeast of Doncaster and near Hatfield and Thorne. The town's population was recorded at 6,342 in the 2001 census, which saw a slight decline to 6,282 by the 2011 census, making it a relevant area for planning applications and community developments.
Population: 6,375 (2021)
District: Doncaster
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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 East and the Isle of Axholme
- LSOA: Doncaster 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stainforth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stainforth.
- 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 Stainforth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Stainforth.
- - Athletic Ground Hatfield Working Mens Club And Recreation Ground Church Road Stainforth Doncaster DN7 5AA
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 3 (CEMP), 5 (CON1 minus a), 7 (Material imported onto sensitive sites), 8 (Drainage details be agreed before start), 9 (No piped discharge), 11 (C
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 25 East Lane Stainforth Doncaster DN7 5DU
Erection of a self-build dwelling and associated works within grounds of 25/27 East Lane
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Police Station Church Road Stainforth Doncaster DN7 5AA
Change of use of ground floor to a retail unit and first floor to 4no. apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 8 Thorncliffe Drive Stainforth Doncaster DN7 5PX
Change of use from a C3 4-bedroom dwelling house to a C2 Children's residential home.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Tycho Brahe Church Road Stainforth Doncaster DN7 5AE
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the dental surgery and removal of the front boundary wall for easier access and egress and improvement to the parking at the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Land At Waggons Way Stainforth Doncaster
Erection of 229 residential dwellings with parking, landscaping, open space and infrastructure and two access points from Waggons Way, Stainforth
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Ryan House Emerson Avenue Stainforth Doncaster DN7 5QG
Erection of a dormer bungalow
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - S/o Snipper Hairdressers Church Road Stainforth Doncaster
Notification to utilise permitted development rights - Installation of a new 12 m pole
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - DMBC Housing Office Emerson Avenue Stainforth Doncaster DN7 5QG
Prior approval for the demolition of single storey building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Land Between East Lane Near Hatfield Club And Waggons Way Roundabout Stainforth
Construction of link road between the roundabout at Waggons Way and East Lane Stainforth to provide connectivity for the West onto the Hatfield link road and improve access to the M18 and adjoining ar
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Former Hatfield Colliery Waggons Way Stainforth Doncaster DN7 5TZ
Non material amendment to permission 20/02852/FUL - Proposed variation of condition 4 to allow the erection of boundary fencing prior to the submission of a Construction Traffic Management Plan
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - East Lane House 60 East Lane Stainforth Doncaster DN7 5DR
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Drainage), 5 (Landscaping), 7 (Tree Protection), 8 (CEMP), 9 (Net Gain Management Plan) ,17 (Cycle Parking) and 18 (EV charging
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - East Lane House 60 East Lane Stainforth Doncaster DN7 5DR
A proposed change of use from a day nursery to 13 no 1 and 2 bed residential apartments. (a resubmission of application 22/02738/FULM)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Stainforth in South Yorkshire
Stainforth is a town and civil parish located in the City of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, approximately 7 miles northeast of Doncaster and near Hatfield and Thorne. The town's population was recorded at 6,342 in the 2001 census, which saw a slight decline to 6,282 by the 2011 census, making it a relevant area for planning applications and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,375 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Doncaster district.
Property prices in Stainforth 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 Stainforth a particularly low-crime area.
Stainforth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Fishlake. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stainforth 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.
Planning Activity in Stainforth
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Stainforth. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 131 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 Stainforth.
With an average of 131 days, decisions near Stainforth take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Stainforth were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), telecoms (2). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.