The Planning Committee of Doncaster Council scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, 18 November 2025, to discuss planning applications, appeal decisions, and a quarterly enforcement report. Councillor Neil Wood, was scheduled to chair the meeting, with Councillor Craig Ward as vice-chair. The committee was set to consider a schedule of applications and updates to reports, with additional information provided by the Education Team.

Here's a breakdown of the key items on the agenda:

Land South of Hurst Lane, Auckley: Planning Applications 25/00136/OUTA and 25/00137/OUTA

The committee was scheduled to further consider two deferred planning applications from PEEL L&P Investments (North) Ltd, for land south of Hurst Lane, Auckley. Both applications seek outline planning permission, with all matters reserved except external vehicular highway access, and have been subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

• Application 25/00136/OUTA is for residential development (Use Class C3), provision of co-working hubs, land allocated for a single form entry primary school (if required), including the demolition of Warren House Farm and the provision of drainage, public open space, and enhancements to footpaths and cycleways. The application proposed up to 1200 dwellings.
• Application 25/00137/OUTA is for multi-tenure residential development (Use Class C2/C3), including affordable housing, later living, retirement accommodation, assisted living, build to rent and other specialist housing, with land identified for a single form entry primary school (if required), including the demolition of Warren House Farm and the provision of community buildings, drainage works, public open space, and enhancements to existing footpaths and cycle ways. The application proposed up to 1400 dwellings.

The committee had previously deferred making a decision on these applications on 21 October 2025, to enable officers to provide further information on the impacts of the proposed development in combination with the airport at a fully operational level, why a financial contribution should be sought rather than a new school being provided on the site, and the highway safety implications of the proposed new accesses and traffic generation.

According to the addendum to the report, the Environmental Statement (ES) submitted as part of the planning application, assesses the environmental effects of the development, including cumulative effects, and that the airport operating at full capacity has been taken as part of the correct baseline for all relevant technical assessments.

In response to concerns raised about education provision, the council's Education Team explored the option of expanding existing schools, Hayfield Lane Primary School and The Hayfield School (secondary), or creating an all-through school at The Hayfield School. The Education Team indicated that Hayfield Lane Primary School has challenges in terms of site restrictions, whereas The Hayfield School has more space for expansion. The all-through school option would give primary age pupils access to a range of specialist provision normally unavailable at a primary school. The Education Team's note set out a list of other unique benefits arising from primary school provision being included within an all-through school model.

The Education Team's note also stated that the estimated cost of a new primary school is circa £12m, while the education contribution that has been requested for primary provision for this development amounts to £2.25m (for application 25/00136/OUTA) or £3.2m (for application 25/00137/OUTA).

The addendum report also provided further technical information regarding the highway safety implications of the proposed new accesses, traffic generation arising from the development, including an assessment of crash data.

The recommendation for application 25/00136/OUTA remained to grant outline planning permission subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement and the imposition of planning conditions. The recommendation for application 25/00137/OUTA also remained to grant outline planning permission subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement and the imposition of planning conditions.

Gareth Finch (Applicant, Peel Holdings), David Diggle (Agent) and Mike Hibbert (Highways Consultant) were scheduled to speak in support of the applications, sharing the five minutes allocated between them.

Planning Enforcement Quarterly Report

The committee was scheduled to review the Planning Enforcement Quarterly Report for September 2025, which provided an overview of the City of Doncaster Council's Planning Enforcement performance in the second quarter of 2025/26. Key statistics from the report included:

• 163 cases still under investigation as of the end of September 2025
• 240 cases recorded in the second quarter
• 160 cases closed in the second quarter

The report also provided updates on specific enforcement cases, including:

• Land adjacent to Stainforth Allotments: This case concerned the unauthorised preparation of a site for a travellers' caravan site. The report noted that the appeal against the refusal of planning permission was dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate on 15 July 2025, meaning that the defendants must vacate the site by 15 November 2025 to comply with the terms of the Order.
• Rear of Manor Estate: This case concerned unauthorised works taking place on St Leger Homes' land without planning permission. The report noted that the owner had complied with the requirements of the injunction, clearing the land of any hardcore and reseeding the land to grass.
• 7 Pony Paddocks: This case concerned the turning of part of the land to the rear of 6 Pony Paddocks, which is designated as Green Belt¹, into a domestic garden. The report noted that the appeal was still in progress, and a decision from the Planning Inspectorate was awaited.
• Chapel House, Moss Road, Askern: This case concerned the erection of a 2m high fence around the perimeter of the property without planning permission. The report noted that the fence at the front of the property has now been removed but the side fence is still in situ, and this is currently under consideration in terms of further action to require its removal and remediate the continued harm arising.
• Mawson Green Cottage, Mawson Green, Sykehouse: This case concerned an alleged unauthorised change of use of a campsite and amenity block to a domestic garden and ancillary granny annex. The report noted that the appeal was dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate, on 1 July 2025 and the owners have until 1 January 2026 to return the property to its previous use of an amenity block.
• Land North-West of Sandall, Clay Lane: This case concerned the alleged unauthorised installation of a metal palisade fence around a piece of land on Long Sandall Lane. The report noted that the appeal was dismissed on the 16 April 2025. The owners had until the 16 June 2025 to remove the fence, but this has not taken place. As such, options for further litigation against the persistent breach are currently being explored.
• Former Whitehall Motors, Askern Road, Toll Bar: This case concerned the alleged unauthorised development of a derelict site in Toll Bar. The report noted that the appeals against the three Enforcement Notices were all dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate on 1 July 2025, meaning the Notices were upheld. As such, the owners had until 1 October 2025, to comply with the Notices, and a site visit has confirmed compliance with the Notices.
• 59 The Crescent, Woodlands: This case concerned an empty property that had smashed windows and doors and waste in the garden. The report noted that the owners had failed to comply with the Section 215 Notice, and that consideration is therefore being given to further steps to ensure compliance and improve the condition of the site in the interests of public amenity.
• Pillar House, 19 - 21 South Parade: This case concerned an empty Grade 2 listed building that was poorly boarded up and looked untidy and unkempt. The report noted that the owners had failed to comply with the Section 215 Notice, but that following a further letter, the remedial work has now been undertaken and completed.
• 71 Abbott Street Hexthorpe: This case concerned a property that was identified as having concerns about its appearance which are seen as detrimental to the amenity of the surrounding area. The report noted that the owners have failed to comply with the Notice, but that the property has recently been advertised on an auction site.
• Garage rear of 8A Hexthorpe Road Hexthorpe: This case concerned a garage that is partially demolished to two sides and the roof has collapsed. The report noted that the owners have failed to comply with the Notice, and that consideration is therefore being given to further steps to ensure compliance and improve the condition of the site in the interests of public amenity.
• 18 Senior Road, Hexthorpe: This case concerned a property that was identified as having concerns about its appearance which are seen as detrimental to the amenity of the surrounding area. The report noted that the owners have failed to comply with the Notice, and that consideration is therefore being given to further steps to ensure compliance and improve the condition of the site in the interests of public amenity.
• 39 Town Moor Avenue Town Fields: This case concerned the unauthorised removal of a wall in a Conservation Area. The report noted that whilst it is understood that the owner may be pursuing an appeal against the refusal with the Planning Inspectorate, an Enforcement Notice is being prepared in the meantime.
• 39 Grenville Road, Balby: This case concerned the unauthorised erection of a timber fence to the front boundary of the property of a height exceeding 1m. The report noted that the owners had reduced the fence in height to 1m, meaning that the breach of planning control has been remedied and case was subsequently closed.
• 11 Lime Tree Avenue, Armthorpe: This case concerned the unauthorised installation of an aerial at the property. The report noted that following contact being made with the owner, the aerial was removed.
• Banners and advertisements displayed without consent or permission: The report noted that in the 2nd Quarter 2025-2026, 45 companies and organisations were identified as displaying banners and advertisements without deemed consent within the City of Doncaster, and that 10 banners, 2 'A' boards and 102 signs were dealt with.
• For Sale/ To-Let Boards: The report noted that in the 2nd quarter of 2025-2026, 47 of the boards being monitored in the Urban/City centre area and Balby area were no longer being displayed, and that there were 45 new displays of for sale/to-let boards established.
• Developer Signs: The report noted that in this 2nd Quarter of 2025-2026, 6 signs were removed by the companies as the signs were no longer needed, and 1 sign were found to be old and removed from display by City of Doncaster Council.

The report also included a breakdown of enforcement cases by type and area, and details of formal enforcement action taken.

Appeal Decisions

The committee was scheduled to note decisions from the Planning Inspectorate regarding planning appeals. One appeal decision was included in the report pack:

• Bridgeworks, Broughton Avenue, Bentley: This appeal was against the refusal to grant approval for the change of use from Class E to Use Class C3 residential for 12 self-contained apartments. The appeal was allowed, and prior approval was granted. The inspector's decision letter is appended to the report. The inspector found that the transport impacts of the proposed development, particularly to ensure safe site access, would not be materially harmful.