Barnsley, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Barnsley are administered by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Barnsley
Barnsley, a prominent market town in South Yorkshire, serves as the main settlement for the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley and ranks as the fourth largest town in the region. As of the 2021 census, Barnsley had a population of 71,422, contributing to the borough's overall population of 244,600. This demographic information is crucial for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £168,074 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Barnsley
- Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley South
- LSOA: Barnsley 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
16 planning applications found near Barnsley.
- - The Alhambra Shopping Centre, Cheapside, Barnsley, S70 1SB
Combining of 7no. existing Use Class E retail units to one larger Use Class E(e) unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 14 Regent Street, Barnsley, S70 2HG
Replacement of fascia, projecting and wall signage (Advertisement Consent).
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Pavement o/s Home Bargains, Peel Street, Barnsley, S70 2RL
Removal of associated BT payphones and the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub with 2no. LCD display screens, one on each side of the unit (Advertisement Consent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 33 Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S71 1PS
Creation of an access and the erection of a raised parking platform with under build.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Pavement o/s 45 - 47 Peel Street, Barnsley, S70 2RL
Removal of associated BT payphones and the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub 2no. digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the unit. (Advertisement Consent)
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Pavement o/s 45 - 47 Peel Street, Barnsley, S70 2RL
Removal of associated BT payphones and the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub 2no. digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the unit. (Planning Consent)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - The Glass Works Square, The Glass Works, Barnsley, S70 1GW
Removal of associated BT payphones and the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub 2no. digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the unit. (Planning Consent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 14 - 16 Cheapside, Barnsley, S70 1RR
Removal of associated BT payphones and the installation of 1no. BT Street Hub with 2no. digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the unit. (Advertisement Consent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Former Council Computer Centre, Westgate House, Westgate, Barnsley, S70 2DJ
Discharge of condition 8 (window details) relating to application 2024/0001 (Change of use, refurbishment and erection of detached storage building at Westgate House to form the northern academy for v
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 26 Market Hill, Barnsley, S70 2QE
Regrade of pavement levels to provide level threshold and create accessible entrance to the bank's existing entrance
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - Lower Seam car park, County Way, Barnsley, S70 2JW
Discharge of condition 20 (management and maintenance of carriageways) relating to 2024/1060 (Alterations to existing car park and provision of new public open space and landscaping with associated wo
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Land off Schwabisch Gmund Way, Barnsley, S71 1AY
Discharge of conditions 30 (BEMP) & 31 (CEMP) of planning application 2022/0434 : Hybrid planning application seeking a) full planning permission for the erection of a two storey Youth Zone building w
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 16 Queen Street, Barnsley, S70 1SJ
External alterations to the building façade including installation of new entrance and frontage, replacement of new ATM, and installation of new roof plant to replace existing and various internal alt
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - St Barnabas Church, Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S71 1PN
Conversion of buildings to create nine dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated works, including demolition of existing extensions, alterations to exterior and formation of first floor.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 1 Blucher Street, Barnsley, S70 1AP
Details of conditions 3 (tree planting), 4 (tree protection fencing), 5 (CEMP), 6 (construction method statement), 7 (car parking layout), 8 (landscaping) and 10 (bicycle parking) in relation to plann
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 58/58a Eldon Street, Barnsley, S70 2JL
Repairs and replacement to the building frontage including new shop fronts to the front and side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-09-06
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A brief summary of Barnsley in South Yorkshire
Barnsley, a prominent market town in South Yorkshire, serves as the main settlement for the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley and ranks as the fourth largest town in the region. As of the 2021 census, Barnsley had a population of 71,422, contributing to the borough's overall population of 244,600. This demographic information is crucial for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
Property prices in Barnsley show an average sale price of £168,074, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barnsley a particularly low-crime area.
Barnsley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barnsley - Regent Street, Church Street and Market Hill, Barnsley - Huddersfield Road, Barnsley - Victoria Road. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
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, 20 planning applications were submitted near Barnsley. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Barnsley.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Barnsley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Barnsley were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (5), advertising consent (4). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.