Finningley planning approval rate
Finningley ward in Doncaster has a 91.8% approval rate based on 1,135 planning decisions. Doncaster overall: 92.2%.
Last updated: September 2026
91.8%
ward approval rate
1,135
Decisions
1,042
Approved
93
Refused
92.2%
Doncaster average
Finningley is broadly in line with the Doncaster average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Finningley compares
Finningley ward
91.8%
Doncaster overall
92.2%
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Recent decisions in Finningley
Certificate of proposed lawful development for the erection of a side extension · Mon 28 Sep 2026
Listed Building Consent to remove wooden bell tower and repair roof and damaged · Mon 28 Sep 2026
Erection of rear extension and balcony following demolition of conservatory · Fri 25 Sep 2026
Erection of a detached garage, dropped kerb, hardstanding to front and a 2m boun · Wed 23 Sep 2026
Erection of a 1.5 meter high boundary fence to replace the derelict wall. · Tue 22 Sep 2026
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