Planning application
26/00685/4FULM
Melton Park Doncaster Road High Melton Doncaster DN5 7SZ
Proposal
Hybrid planning application comprising: Full planning permission for demolition works, remediation of the previously developed land; conversion and change of use of High Melton Hall to residential use to form 15 apartments; extension to day nursery (Use Class E) at 'Willow Cottage'; extension to 'The Lodge' (Use Class E); Use of the 'Former Forest School' as a training centre (Use Class F1), with flexibility for commercial use (Use Class E); use of 'The Stables' for commercial uses (Use Class E); refurbishment of 'The Pavilion' building to support continued education use (Use Class F1) and commercial uses (Use Class E); new buildings for commercial and community use (Use Classes E and F); conversion of the existing 'Workshop' building to new community hub and club house (Use Class F2); all weather community sports facilities (Use Class F2); use of former garages as storage; main access to the site and internal access arrangements; landscaping; associated infrastructure and associated works; and Outline planning permission with all matters (save for access) reserved for residential development of up to 200 dwellings; access; public open space; landscaping; demolition works; and associated infrastructure and works.
As published by the council, reference 26/00685/4FULM
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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31 Mar 2026
Received by Doncaster
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16 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Doncaster for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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26/01294/AGR Awaiting decision
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