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Planning Committee - Doncaster

Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 29th July 2025
2:00 PM
End:
Tuesday, 29th July 2025
6:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Date:
29 Jul 2025
Location:
Council Chamber, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU
Webcast:
Available
Meeting Attendees
Councillor Steve Cox photo
Committee Member
Conservative Group Leader
Councillor Steve Cox

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Officer
Stacy Cutler

Not required

Officer
Emma Keefe

Not required

Councillor Majid Khan photo
Chair
Councillor Majid Khan

Labour

Present, as expected

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Councillor Alexander Jones photo
Vice-Chair
Councillor Alexander Jones

Reform UK

Apologies

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Councillor Bob Anderson photo
Committee Member
Councillor Bob Anderson

Labour

Present, as expected

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Councillor Dan Dawson photo
Committee Member
Councillor Dan Dawson

Reform UK

Present, as expected

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Councillor Rob Dennis photo
Committee Member
Councillor Rob Dennis

Labour

Present, as expected

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Councillor Chris Kidger photo
Committee Member
Councillor Chris Kidger

Reform UK

Present, as expected

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Councillor Vicky Lawson photo
Committee Member
Councillor Vicky Lawson

Reform UK

Present, as expected

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Councillor Steven Plater photo
Committee Member
Councillor Steven Plater

Reform UK

Present, as expected

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Councillor Craig Ward photo
Committee Member
Councillor Craig Ward

Reform UK

Present, as expected

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Councillor Neil Wood photo
Committee Member
Councillor Neil Wood

Reform UK

Present, as expected

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Agenda
0 Adjournment of meeting.
Minutes RESOLVED that in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 17(l), the meeting stand adjourned at 14.50pm to be reconvened at 15.05pm.
0 Duration of meeting.
Minutes In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 33.1, it was proposed by the Chair, and agreed by the Committee, that the meeting continue after 3 hours in order to consider the remaining business on the agenda.

RESOLVED that the Planning Committee remain in session in order to consider all remaining items of business on the agenda after 3 hours.
0 Reconvening of meeting.
Minutes The meeting reconvened at 15:05pm
0 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990, SECTION 106 AGREEMENTS.
Minutes RESOLVED that prior to the issue of planning permission in respect of the following planning applications, which are included in the Schedule of Planning and Other Applications marked Appendix ‘A’ and attached hereto, the applicants be required to enter into an Agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, regulating the development:-

Application No.

Description and Location

22/02396/FULM

Full planning application for 186 residential units (C3), associated car parking, garages, vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access and infrastructure, public open space, landscaping, a pumping station, foul and surface water drainage infrastructure and biodiversity enhancements, with vehicular access from Alverley Lane. (AMENDED PLANS, TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS, AND DESCRIPTION) at Land Off Alverley Lane, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 9AP.
3 Declarations of Interest, if any.
Minutes Councillor Dan Dawson declared that in regard to Agenda Item 5, Application 1, he had spoken to the objectors to the application. However, he had not shared his opinon on the application and would consider all views presented today prior to making his decision.
4 Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held on 1 July 2025.
Attachments:
Minutes RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 1 July 2025 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
Minutes RESOLVED that upon consideration of a Schedule and Other Applications received, together with the recommendations in respect thereof, the recommendations must be approved in accordance with the Schedule marked Appendix A.
Minutes RESOLVED that the following decision of the Secretary of State and/or his Inspector, in respect of the undermentioned Planning Appeal against the decision of the Council be noted:-

Application No.

Application Description & Location

Appeal Decision

Ward

Decision Type

Committee Overturn

22/00544/M

Appeal against enforcement action for alleged unauthorised breach of condition 3 of application 20/02408/FUL - property rendered under grounds (a) at 35 Melton Road, Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 7AQ

ENF-Appeal Allowed, ENF Notice Quashed

01/07/2025

23/02173/COU

Change of use of agricultural land to a caravan site, to provide 6 plots for residential accommodation for Gypsy/Traveller Families. (Part Retrospective and resubmission of planning application 23/00733/COU refused 22.08.2023) at Land Adjacent To Stainforth Allotments, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5NF

Appeal Dismissed

15/07/2025

Stainforth And Barnby Dun

Delegated

No

24/00670/PRIOR

Notification to determine if prior approval is required for conversion of an agricultural building into two dwellings at The Smallholding, Common Lane, Norton, Doncaster

Appeal Dismissed

01/07/2025

Norton And Askern

Delegated

No

23/00170/M

Appeal against enforcement action for the alleged unauthorised change of use of campsite and amenity block to garden and ancillary granny annex. (Planning application refused 21/00102/FUL and appeal dismissed 21/00027/REF) under grounds A at Mawson Green Cottage, Mawson Green Lane, Sykehouse, Goole

ENF- Appeal Dismissed, ENF Notice Upheld

01/07/2025

24/01352/OUT

Outline application for erection of 2 dwellings on land between no. 18 and no. 16 Halifax Avenue (all matters reserved) at Informal Land, Halifax Avenue, Conisbrough, Doncaster

Appeal Dismissed

19/06/2025

Conisbrough

Delegated

No

24/00535/PRIOR

Notification to determine if prior approval is required for change of use of agricultural building to residential dwelling, with associated external works, including removal of external canopy and alterations to site layout at Green Barn, Adjacent Bank House, Oak Lane, Sykehouse

Appeal Dismissed

03/07/2025

Norton And Askern

Delegated

No

24/01365/FUL

Erection of industrial/workshop units with associated parking at Yard Office, Skellow Grange Working Mens Club Saloon, 223 Skellow Road, Skellow

Appeal Dismissed

30/06/2025

Norton And Askern

Delegated

No

24/00964/FUL

Erection of detached light industrial building on previously developed land

at Land Adjacent To Hunters Cottage, Wellgate, Conisbrough, Doncaster

Appeal Allowed

30/06/2025

Conisbrough

Delegated

No

24/00966/OUT

Outline application for the erection of a two-storey commercial retail building and the erection of a two-storey short term rental tourist accommodation building (with approval being sought for Landscaping, Layout and Scale) at Hunters Cottage, Wellgate, Conisbrough, Doncaster

Appeal Allowed

30/06/2025

Conisbrough

Delegated

No

24/00965/OUT

Outline application for the erection of a dwelling and garage (approval being sought for landscaping and layout) at Hunters Cottage, Wellgate, Conisbrough, Doncaster

Appeal Allowed

30/06/2025

Conisbrough

Delegated

No

24/01529/COU

Change of Use from Dwelling-House (Class C3) to Children's Home (Class C2) for up to 4 children - Appeal against condition 4 of planning application 24/01529/COU at Moorville, Marshland Road, Moorends, Doncaster

Appeal Allowed

30/06/2025

Thorne And Moorends

Delegated

No

21/00371/M

Appeal against enforcement action for alleged unauthorised building works under grounds (A) at Former Whitehall Motors, Askern Road, Toll Bar, Doncaster

ENF-App Dis/Upheld Sub to Correction/Var

01/07/2025

21/00371/M

Appeal against enforcement action for alleged unauthorised building works under grounds (E) at Former Whitehall Motors, Askern Road, Toll Bar, Doncaster

ENF- Appeal Dismissed, ENF Notice Upheld

01/07/2025

21/00371/M

Appeal against enforcement action for alleged unauthorised building works under grounds (A) at Former Whitehall Motors, Askern Road, Toll Bar, Doncaster

ENF- Appeal Dismissed, ENF Notice Upheld

01/07/2025

22/01854/OUT

Outline application for the erection of 4 two storey dwellings, 1 detached double garage & the formation of a new private drive (approval being sought for access and layout all other matters reserved). at Hillcrest, Doncaster Road, Branton, Doncaster

Appeal Dismissed

08/07/2025

Finningley

Delegated

No
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