Woodlands, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodlands, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodlands are administered by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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 North
- LSOA: Doncaster 002C
Crime Statistics
122 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 52
- criminal-damage-arson: 19
- anti-social-behaviour: 16
- burglary: 7
- public-order: 7
- vehicle-crime: 7
- other-crime: 5
- other-theft: 3
- shoplifting: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- drugs: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- robbery: 1
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodlands.
- 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 Woodlands based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Woodlands.
- - 168 Great North Road Woodlands Doncaster DN6 7HT
Certificate or proposed lawful development for the erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 35 The Park Woodlands Doncaster DN6 7RJ
Erection of a single story flat roof side extension and a porch to the front, including internal/external alterations and the re-rendering of the existing dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - O/S 105 And 121 Woodlands Road Woodlands Doncaster
Notification to utilise permitted development rights in accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - 2x 10m medium w
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 4 Princess Street Woodlands Doncaster DN6 7LX
Change of use of public house to create 13 no. apartments (C3(a)) following partial demolition of existing building, with associated external alterations including new/amended windows/doors and new la
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - N C B Officials Club The Crescent Woodlands Doncaster DN6 7RP
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 3 (Samples of materials), 5 (Hours of opening), 7 (Restrict loading/unloading), 9 (Construction Method Statement), 10 (Acoustic fencing), 11 (Site
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Telecommunications Mast Great North Road Woodlands Doncaster DN6 7RB
Installation of a 20m monopole supporting 6 no. antennas and 2 no. 0.3m dishes, 3 no. cabinets, associated ancillary equipment and development ancillary thereto
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands The Crescent Woodlands Doncaster DN6 7RG
Listed building consent for works to roof and replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - 8 The Park Woodlands Doncaster DN6 7RJ
Conservation Area Notification to reduce frontage conifer hedge to previous height and face back off of footpath; reduce and reshape (removal of vegetative shoots only) x8 apple trees in rear garden l
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - 3, 4, 6, 10, 12 And 13 Recreation Road Woodlands Doncaster DN6 7RZ
New external wall insulation upgrades with render finishes to facades and roof replacements, including new rainwater goods on multiple properties.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 5,8 13, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 30, 36, 37, 38, 42, 45, 51, 52, 63, 64, 72, 74, 81, 83, 85, 89, 91, 100, 101, 105, 107 And 115 Princess Street Woodlands Doncaster DN6 7LX
New external wall insulation upgrades with render finishes to facades and roof replacements, including new rainwater goods on multiple properties.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 3, 7, 9, 23, 25, 33, 53, 58, 62 And 65, Cemetery Road Woodlands Doncaster DN6 7RX
New external wall insulation upgrades with render finishes to facades and roof replacements, including new rainwater goods on multiple properties.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 9, 15, 19, 22, 23, 30, 45, 57, 59, 61, 65, 66, 75, 77, 79, 86, 88, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 106, 115, 117, 118, 119, 124, 127, 129, 133, 134, 136 And 137 Woodlands Road Woodlands Doncaster DN6 7JX
New external wall insulation upgrades with render finishes to facades and roof replacements, including new rainwater goods on multiple properties.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 14 And 15 Villa Road Woodlands Doncaster DN6 7SJ
New external wall insulation upgrades with render finishes to facades and roof replacements, including new rainwater goods on multiple properties.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 4, 24, 29. 31, 33, 46, 56 And 60 Welfare Road Woodlands Doncaster DN6 7PP
New external wall insulation upgrades with render finishes to facades and roof replacements, including new rainwater goods on multiple properties.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Woodlands in South Yorkshire
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 £199,033, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Woodlands area recorded 122 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Woodlands has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woodlands, Adwick-le-Street. 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 Woodlands includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Woodlands
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Woodlands. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Woodlands.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woodlands were outline applications (7), telecoms (6), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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