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268 in the last 90 days80 in the last 3028 in the last 1491% approveddecisions typically take 97 days

Source: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 399 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Shrewsbury House, 12 Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6DY
Felling of hazel tree within a Conservation Area
PendingTrees in Conservation Areas (TCA)Received 21 Oct 20262026/0907
Sable Cottage, 15 Prospect, Thurlstone, Sheffield, S36 9RA
Crown lift of Portuguese Laurel tree within a Conservation Area to give 3m ground clearance and reduce lateral growth into property by 2m
PendingTrees in Conservation Areas (TCA)Received 21 Oct 20262026/0906
28 The Green, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6BL
Felling of cherry tree and reduction in 2m of height of apple tree within a Conservation Area
PendingTrees in Conservation Areas (TCA)Received 21 Oct 20262026/0908
Muscle Hill Farm, Lee Lane, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4RT
Discharge of condition 3 (Boundary Treatments) of application 2025/0952: Variation of condition 3 of application 2015/0271 (Erection of extension to existing hay barn including change of use to allow the production, storage and sale of animal feeds) to allow external storage
PendingDischarge of ConditionsReceived 20 Oct 20262026/0902
Land north of Shaw Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HH
Discharge of conditions 11 (Roads/Footways Completion Plan), 20 (Phasing), 33 (BNG) and 35 (Biodiversity Enhancements) of application 2022/0115: Residential development of up to 215 dwellings with associated car parking/garages, landscaping, public open space including both equipped and non-equipped areas of play, SUDS and drainage, with details of a new vehicular access onto Shaw Lane (Outline with all matters reserved apart from means of access)
PendingDischarge of ConditionsReceived 20 Oct 20262026/0903

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council received?

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council received 715 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.

How long does Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide applications?

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 97 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council?

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 388 appeals were lodged against Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 23% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council serves as the local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England, delivering a wide range of essential local government services. As a member of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, the council plays a key role in regional governance and planning, making it an important resource for anyone researching planning applications in the area. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Stephen Houghton (Labour), who has held the position since 1996. Sarah Norman serves as Chief Executive since July 2019. The council comprises 63 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 120 towns and villages, including Barnsley, Bolton Upon Dearne, Goldthorpe, Penistone, Royston and Thurnscoe. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council received 715 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (249), discharge of conditions (62), outline applications (37). 16 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

388 planning appeals were lodged against Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council decisions, of which 67 were allowed and 228 were dismissed (23% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.