How long do planning decisions take near Barnsley?

The average planning decision time near Barnsley is 84 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Barnsley?

The most common type of planning application near Barnsley is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Barnsley?

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Barnsley, Shropshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barnsley, Shropshire.

Shropshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Barnsley are administered by Shropshire Council. View the full Shropshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Barnsley

Worfield is a village and civil parish located in Shropshire, West Midlands, approximately 10 miles west of Wolverhampton and 120 miles northwest of London. The parish encompasses several hamlets, including Ackleton, Barnsley, Burcote, Chesterton, Hilton, and Wyken, and is situated along the River Worfe. With a population of 2,225 recorded in the 2021 census, Worfield offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications and local developments.

District: Worfield

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £199,346 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 034A

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barnsley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barnsley.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Barnsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Barnsley in Shropshire

Property prices in Barnsley show an average sale price of £199,346, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Barnsley is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

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.

Planning Activity in Barnsley

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Barnsley. The average decision time was 84 days.

The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Barnsley were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

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