How long do planning decisions take near Waterside?

The average planning decision time near Waterside is 58 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 Waterside?

The planning approval rate near Waterside is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Waterside?

The most common type of planning application near Waterside is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Waterside?

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Waterside, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Waterside, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Waterside are administered by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Doncaster
Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
LSOA: Doncaster 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Waterside.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Waterside based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Waterside.

- Land Off Omega Boulevard Capitol Park Thorne Doncaster DN8 5TZ
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 3(Drainage details be agreed before start), 6(Access) of planning application 24/02316/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-02-26
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A brief summary of Waterside in South Yorkshire

Waterside is a settlement located in South Yorkshire, England.

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

Waterside has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thorne. 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, Waterside 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 Waterside

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Waterside. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Waterside.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Waterside slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Waterside were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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