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30 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Barnsley · updated daily · Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 30 · received or decided in the last 90 days

St Barnabas Church, Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S71 1PNAwaiting decisionVariation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of application 2024/0621: 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.Variation of Condition(s)Received 2 Nov 20262026/0887
The Gables, Dean Street, Barnsley, S70 6EXAwaiting decisionChange of use of Music School (Use Class F1A) to residential dwelling (Use Class C3)Change of UseReceived 1 Oct 20262026/0813
Land north of Wood Walk, Platts Common, BarnsleyAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 6 (Landscape Management Plan) and 12 (Maintenance/Management of Carriageways/Footways/Landscaped Areas) of application 2023/0988: Residential development of 83no dwellings and associated works (Revised Plans)Discharge of ConditionsReceived 17 Sep 20262026/0786
7 The Glass Works, Barnsley, S70 1GWAwaiting decisionAdvertisement Consent to display 2no. fascia signs and 2no. projecting signs.AdvertisementReceived 16 Sep 20262026/0776
Unit 9, Dryden Road, Barnsley, S71 1JEApprovedAdvertisement consent for fascia signage; totem signage; hanging signs and electronic screens.AdvertisementReceived 16 Sep 2026Decided 16 Oct 20262026/0783

Planning in Barnsley

Approved: 94%; 33 of 34 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

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

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Around Barnsley

Postcode districts

S70 63 applications in the last 12 monthsS71 77 applications in the last 12 monthsS75 157 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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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.

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

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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In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Barnsley. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Barnsley?

In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Barnsley. The approval rate is 94%.

How long do planning decisions take near Barnsley?

The average planning decision time near Barnsley is 68 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 94%. 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 full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Barnsley?

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