Doncaster Council shares vision for further Waterfront development in ‘masterplan’
Doncaster Council has long-discussed the redevelopment of Waterfront East, a plot of land north of Doncaster College
Last updated 22nd Sep 2026
A new ‘masterplan’ released by the City of Doncaster Council has revealed the authority’s desire to develop new communities along the River Don.
Doncaster Council has long-discussed the development of Waterfront East, a plot of land north of Doncaster College which will be developed as a place for people to live and work.
The authority’s new ‘city centre masterplan’ has shared images of two additional development areas next to the river – Waterfront West and Minster Canalside.
In the document, Waterfront West is described as a ‘14 hectare area with 30,003 square-metres of development capacity’.
Minster Canalside is pitched as a space which will ‘strengthen connections between the city centre, waterfront and surrounding neighbourhoods’, all whilst ‘retaining the historic significance of St George’s Minster’.
Artist impressions of both developments suggest Minster Canalside will be developed around the existing Doncaster Canal Wharf, with green space on the banks of the river, as well as hospitality venues with outdoor seating.
Waterfront West runs along both banks of the River Don. Artist impressions suggest the site could run from the Minster Canalside area down to and beyond Friar’s Gate.
Dan Swaine, executive director of place at Doncaster Council, described the masterplan as an ‘aspirational, visionary document’ setting out a vision for the future of the city centre.
He said: “Building on the progress of the original 2016 masterplan, which helped to deliver more than 50 regeneration projects across the city centre, including refurbishments to the Wool Market, Corn Exchange and Doncaster station, the new masterplan will help guide further investment, development and decision-making over the coming years.
“The masterplan presents aspirational developments and sets the inspiration for delivering a city centre everyone can be proud of, all the potential developments will be subject to due process so should not be seen as detailed or finalised designs.”
The plan, which can be found online, also outlines a vision for other city centre areas, including Waterdale, the Civic and Cultural Quarter and the Market.