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