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Planning in Woodlands

Approved
74%
37 of 39 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Woodlands

Postcode districts

DN6 144 applications in the last 12 monthsDN5 209 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 Woodlands

Woodlands, located 4 miles north-west of Doncaster in South Yorkshire, is a notable model village designed by architect Percy Houfton in the early 20th century. Established as tied cottages for miners of the nearby Brodsworth Colliery, it features diverse house designs and ample open spaces, epitomizing the ideals of the model village movement. As a designated conservation area, Woodlands is an important site for planning applications focused on preserving its historical character and enhancing community living conditions. It sits within the Doncaster district.

Property prices in Woodlands show an average sale price of £179,268, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Woodlands has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodlands 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 Woodlands, 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, 57 planning applications were submitted near Woodlands. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were telecoms (18), outline applications (8), amendments (7). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodlands?
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Woodlands. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woodlands?
The average planning decision time near Woodlands is 50 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 Woodlands?
The planning approval rate near Woodlands is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woodlands?
The most common type of planning application near Woodlands is telecoms, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodlands?
You can search and track planning applications near Woodlands on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.