147 - 153 Balby Road Balby Doncaster DN4 0RG Data via plota.co.uk

26/00370/FUL - Full Application Approved
Change of useCommercial & major works

Proposal

Change of use of two units from current commercial arrangement (car showroom and tire shop) to operational MOT testing bays, incorporating necessary roof-raising modifications to achieve required height clearance for DVSA-compliant vehicle lifts and inspection processes… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Feb 2026
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Consultation
4 Mar 2026
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Approved
21 Apr 2026

Approved on 21 Apr 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Doncaster
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
DN4 0RG
Received
24 Feb 2026
Validated
24 Feb 2026
Ward
Hexthorpe And Balby North
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Apr 2026
Decision
Planning Permission GRANTED
Decision date
21 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
G9 Design

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14714610
Neighbours
4 Mar 2026
Consultation
4 Mar 2026
Comments by
25 Mar 2026
Press notice
4 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

18 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Creation of a new access and change of use to car wash and associated operations includin…
24/00259/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
Balby Road Methodist Church Balby Road Balby Doncaster DN4 8GW
Listed Building Consent for internal and external works associated with a proposed change…
24/00986/LBC
2024 Approved
Balby Road Methodist Church Balby Road Balby Doncaster
Change of use of a place of worship (Use Class F1.f) to a community facility (Use Class F…
24/00985/FUL
2022 Approved
Land Adjacent Carr Hill Court Balby Doncaster DN4 0RG
Erection of 2 detached dwellings to replace existing bungalow (approval being sought for…
22/02142/OUT
2024 Approved
6 Alexandra Road Balby Doncaster DN4 0NB
Certificate of existing lawful use for a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
24/00307/CPE
2021 Refused
Balby Road Methodist Church Balby Road Balby Doncaster DN4 0RG
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 1 - 21 of planning application 16/0…
21/02582/COND
2022 Refused
139 Balby Road Balby Doncaster DN4 0RG
Change of use to 5 studio flats (Use Class C3) (retrospective)
22/00562/FUL
2022 Approved
244 Balby Road Balby Doncaster DN4 0NE
Change of use from business use to 2 studio flats
22/02796/FUL
2022 Refused
244 Balby Road Balby Doncaster DN4 0NE
Erection of rear single storey extension following demolition of rear outbuilding and cha…
22/02182/FUL
2022 Withdrawn
244 Balby Road Balby Doncaster DN4 0NE
This building was formally 4 flats set over 3 storey's for a few decades before I purchas…
22/01492/PD
2021 Approved
157 Balby Road Balby Doncaster DN4 0RG
Display of 1 externally illuminated fascia sign (4.99m x 0.9m) and window graphics.
21/03280/ADV
2020 Withdrawn
R/O 228 King Edward Road Balby Doncaster
Notification to utilise Permitted Development Rights (456668401750)
20/02262/PD
2020 Withdrawn
Street Record Burton Avenue Back Road East Balby Doncaster
Notification to utilise permitted development rights
20/01762/PD
2019 Approved
14 - 17 Carr Hill Court Balby Doncaster DN4 8BY
Proposed retention of 4 dwellings and associated off-street parking and turning (RETROSPE…
19/03096/FUL
2020 Approved
Balby Road Methodist Church Balby Road Balby Doncaster DN4 0RG
Demolition of building
20/00798/DEM
2019 Approved
141 Balby Road Balby Doncaster DN4 0RG
Change of use from shop/ dwelling to 6 bed house in multiple occupation (C4) including ex…
19/01721/FUL
2016 Approved
Balby Road Methodist Church Balby Road Balby Doncaster DN4 0RG
Conversion of methodist church to 10 apartments (9 x 1 bed, 1 x 2 bed) including erection…
16/03063/FULM
2016 Refused
205 Balby Road Balby Doncaster DN4 0RG
Erection of extension to existing restaurant/takeaway unit to create 3 units for Class A1…
16/01152/FUL
Doncaster
Planning Authority Score
7.7/10
Good
#36 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Doncaster is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #27 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) 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, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #169 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #103 of 296
83%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #27 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #75 of 296
67%
Minor dwellings approved
135 decided (1-9 homes)
93%
Major dwellings approved
27 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
48 decided
928
Total decisions
122 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings