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Planning in Barnsley

Approved
96%
22 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Barnsley in the last 24 months, from Cotswold District Council's planning register.

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About Barnsley

Barnsley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the picturesque Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. Situated just 3.7 miles northeast of Cirencester, Barnsley offers a charming rural setting, making it an appealing area for planning applications and development in the heart of the Cotswolds. The settlement has a population of approximately 129 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cotswold district.

Property prices in Barnsley show an average sale price of £233,017, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Barnsley has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barnsley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Barnsley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Barnsley. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (9), listed building and heritage (7), tree works (7).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Barnsley?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Barnsley. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Barnsley?
The average planning decision time near Barnsley is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Barnsley?
The planning approval rate near Barnsley is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Barnsley?
The most common type of planning application near Barnsley is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Barnsley?
You can search and track planning applications near Barnsley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.