Doncaster is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #25 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Doncaster decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

86%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #191 of 292

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #123 of 292

84%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #25 of 292

32%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #68 of 292

63%

Minor dwellings approved

131 decided (1-9 homes)

93%

Major dwellings approved

27 decided (10+ homes)

90%

Change of use approved

40 decided

913

Total decisions

127 refused in 2025