Mixed-use building with 11 flats at Shady Side, Hexthorpe, Doncaster

What was proposed

The application proposed four ground-floor Class E commercial units, 11 one-bedroom flats above, parking, landscaping and a relocated site access.

“Proposal Description: Erection of a mixed use development with Class E (commercial/business/service) units at the ground floor and 11 flats (Use Class C3) above, with associated works including landscaping, parking and relocation of site access. At: Land East of Hexthorpe Youth Centre, Shady Side, Hexthorpe, Doncaster, DN4 0DH”

“Proposal Description: The application proposal seeks full planning permission for the erection of a mixed use development with commercial/business/service units (Use Class E) at the ground floor and 11 flats (Use Class C3) above, with associated works including landscaping, parking and relocation of site access, on land east of Hexthorpe Youth Centre, Shady Side, Hexthorpe.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The 0.11-hectare vacant site adjoins an indoor bowling club and youth centre, with mainly residential surroundings and some nearby commercial uses.

“Maintenance Statement, Wath Rope Access, dated 30 April 2026 2. Site and Surroundings: The application site comprises a 0.11 hectare piece of vacant land left over following the redevelopment of a former school site to create the Doncaster Indoor Bowling Club which adjoins the site to the south and east. A footpath at the western boundary separates the site from the Hexthorpe Youth Centre, connecting Shady Side with Urban Road.”

“The site has in recent years been used as an unauthorised vehicle storage and recovery business, which included the installation of a mobile cabin. These activities have been the subject of contact from the Council’s Planning Enforcement Officers, resulting in the concurrent submission of two planning applications: the current application for determination by Planning Committee, and an application for use of the land for car storage with associated development,…”

Officer report

Earlier use and applications

The site had unauthorised vehicle storage and recovery use, while earlier applications included an unimplemented community centre, refused mixed-use development and refused car storage.

“Relevant Planning History 3.1 04/6565/P - Erection of community resource centre (23.9m x 23.9m overall) Planning Permission Granted on 16.11.2004 (never implemented). 3.2 16/01384/FUL - Erection of 4 ground floor retail (A1) units and 11 flats at 1st/2nd Floor with amended parking and new vehicle access (amended plans) - Planning Permission Refused 16.12.2020 - Appeal Dismissed 30.06.2021 under reference 21/00003/REF.”

Officer report

Objections raised

The ward member and one public representation raised concerns about parking, highway safety, deliveries, waste, security, maintenance access and overlooking.

“Residents offered strong objection at October 2025’ CEM meeting to this application. The Ward Member’s objection was sustained and unchanged following receipt of amended plans in March 2026. 5.”

“Parking and highway safety: lack of parking will create overspill onto Shady Side, the southeastern end of which is already affected by overspill parking of vehicles from the Foundry Road/ Albion Terrace industrial area. The adjacent road is a bus route and at the point prior to the proposed development, there is a sharp, unsighted bend that, due to lack of parking onsite will cause nuisance and also danger with cars parked on the roadway.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Councillor Glyn Jones spoke against the application, read a statement from Councillor Russ Linley, and the agent spoke in support.

The committee vote

The proposal to grant permission was supported by three members, opposed by two, with four abstentions.

“A proposal was made to GRANT planning permission subject to the imposition of planning conditions, the amendment of Condition 2, an additional condition to secure a detailed lighting scheme and the amendment of informative 5.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

Planning permission was granted subject to conditions, amended approved plans, a detailed lighting scheme and revised security advice.

“Decision: Planning Permission Granted subject to the imposition of Planning Conditions, the amendment of condition 2 (approved plans), an additional condition to secure a detailed lighting scheme and the amendment of informative 5 to read as follows:-”

“Prior to first occupation, a detailed lighting scheme shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The lighting scheme shall cover the main site access, car parking/delivery areas, bin stores, cycle parking, main pedestrian entrance doors and all footpaths and associated areas to the main building, including any void areas.”

Minutes