Proposed Community Pharmacy – DN9 3EN, Auckley, Doncaster
Hayfield Lane and the surrounding Hayfield Green and Auckley area are experiencing rapid residential growth. As new families move into the area, access to local NHS healthcare services is becoming increasingly important.
We are proposing a modern, independent community pharmacy at DN9 3EN to improve access to medicines, healthcare advice and NHS services—right within the neighbourhood.
👉 We welcome feedback from residents and local stakeholders on how this pharmacy could support the community.
Community pharmacies are a key part of the NHS, providing accessible, walk-in healthcare without the need for a GP appointment in many cases.
The proposed pharmacy would provide:
NHS prescription dispensing
Repeat prescription services
NHS Pharmacy First treatment for common conditions
Blood pressure checks and health monitoring
NHS and seasonal vaccinations
Expert advice on medicines and long-term conditions
✅ Local access means faster care, reduced pressure on GP surgeries, and better patient outcomes.
Currently, residents around Hayfield Lane and Hayfield Green rely on pharmacies in surrounding areas.
A nearby example is Auckley Pharmacy (Ellers Lane), which serves a wide population across multiple communities.
With continued housing growth, a pharmacy within Hayfield Lane would:
Reduce travel time for prescriptions
Improve access for elderly and families
Provide quicker healthcare advice
Increase local NHS service capacity
Hayfield Lane and Hayfield Green have developed into a well-defined residential catchment within Auckley.
Recent development has created a concentrated neighbourhood with:
Established housing estates
Local schools
Independent travel patterns
📍 A pharmacy within this catchment would provide:
Walkable healthcare access
Support for nearby residents
Capacity for continued population growth
Convenient care within the immediate community
The east Doncaster area, including Auckley, is undergoing major expansion.
A key driver is the GatewayEast development, which includes:
Thousands of new homes
Schools and community infrastructure
Employment zones
New transport links
📈 As population increases, demand for local healthcare services will rise significantly.
➡️ Providing a pharmacy within Hayfield Lane ensures healthcare infrastructure grows alongside housing development.
The area already supports a growing population, with nearby facilities including:
Hayfield Lane Primary School
The Hayfield School
Expanding residential developments
With further planned growth, accessible primary care services will become increasingly essential.
The proposed site at DN9 3EN sits within a residential area that continues to expand.
While surrounding pharmacies serve the wider region, many residents currently:
Travel outside immediate area for prescriptions
Experience difficulty if suffering from a disability whether moderate or severe.
Face increasing demand on existing services
🚶♂️ A local pharmacy would provide:
Convenient, walkable access
Faster support for minor conditions
Reduced pressure on GP and urgent care services
Establishing a pharmacy at Hayfield Lane would:
Improve local NHS service accessibility
Support a rapidly growing population
Provide timely healthcare advice and treatment
Strengthen community-based healthcare provision
We are committed to building a pharmacy that meets the needs of the local community.
👉 If you live or work in Hayfield Lane, Hayfield Green or Auckley, we would value your feedback.
📍 Hayfield Lane, Doncaster DN9 3EN
The proposed pharmacy would serve residents in:
Hayfield Green
Auckley
Branton
nearby residential developments
future residents of GatewayEast Development
Hayfield Lane Pharmacy
Proposed Opening Hours
Monday 09:00 -1800
Tuesday 0900 -1800
Wednesday 0900 -1800
Thursday 0900 -1800
Friday 0900 - 1800
Saturday 0900 - 1500
Community pharmacies provide essential advice, medicines and NHS services close to where people live.
Feedback from residents helps ensure healthcare services develop in ways that reflect the needs of the community.