In the last 12 months, 87.6% of full planning applications were approved in Doncaster (452 decided). A typical decision takes about ten weeks (median 68 days).
Across all application types on record (2015-08-15–2026-06-17): 91.8% of 4,929 decisions approved.
| Category | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Planning Application | 2,210 | 1,959 | 251 | |
| Discharge of Conditions | 612 | 580 | 32 | |
| Tree Works (Conservation Area) | 325 | 325 | 0 | |
| Tree Works (TPO) | 302 | 302 | 0 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) | 258 | 227 | 31 | |
| Non-Material Amendment (S96a) | 225 | 225 | 0 | |
| Advertisement Consent | 151 | 148 | 3 | |
| Prior Approval (Other) | 124 | 95 | 29 | |
| Change of Use | 110 | 93 | 17 | |
| Listed Building Consent | 110 | 110 | 0 | |
| Permitted Development | 95 | 95 | 0 | |
| Householder (Prior Approval) | 92 | 92 | 0 | |
| Telecommunications | 70 | 67 | 3 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) | 63 | 48 | 15 | |
| Planning FULL (DMBC Reg3) | 44 | 44 | 0 | |
| Demolition | 43 | 38 | 5 | |
| Outline Planning | 30 | 15 | 15 | |
| Reserved Matters | 21 | 21 | 0 | |
| Overhead Electricity Lines | 13 | 13 | 0 | |
| Planning FULL (DMBC Reg4) Major | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
| Deed of Variation | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| Mineral Application | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Uncategorised | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Planning Permission in Principle | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| Planning FULL (DMBC Reg 4) | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Planning FULL (DMBC Reg 3) Major | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Consultation by Neighbouring Authority | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Application to Display Advs (DMBC Reg 3) | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Hazardous Substance Consent | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| County/Minerals/Waste | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Hedgerow Removal | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Quarter | Decided | Approved | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | 341 | 319 | |
| 2023-Q4 | 524 | 484 | |
| 2024-Q1 | 359 | 328 | |
| 2024-Q2 | 465 | 434 | |
| 2024-Q3 | 434 | 386 | |
| 2024-Q4 | 403 | 363 | |
| 2025-Q1 | 364 | 339 | |
| 2025-Q2 | 382 | 349 | |
| 2025-Q3 | 368 | 327 | |
| 2025-Q4 | 361 | 319 | |
| 2026-Q1 | 320 | 303 | |
| 2026-Q2 | 22 | 21 |
| Ward | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town | 463 | 415 | 48 | |
| Finningley | 442 | 408 | 34 | |
| Sprotbrough | 400 | 369 | 31 | |
| Tickhill And Wadworth | 393 | 369 | 24 | |
| Norton And Askern | 348 | 303 | 45 | |
| Bessacarr | 340 | 323 | 17 | |
| Hatfield | 309 | 286 | 23 | |
| Rossington And Bawtry | 298 | 274 | 24 | |
| Conisbrough | 238 | 216 | 22 | |
| Wheatley Hills And Intake | 227 | 215 | 12 | |
| Thorne And Moorends | 175 | 154 | 21 | |
| Bentley | 160 | 141 | 19 |
Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.