Billingley, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Billingley, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Billingley
Billingley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, approximately 7 miles east of Barnsley town centre. The population has seen a modest increase from 177 in 2001 to 210 by the 2011 Census, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development within a small but growing demographic.
Population: 193 (2021)
District: Barnsley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £185,610 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Barnsley
- Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley North
- LSOA: Barnsley 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Billingley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Billingley.
- 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 Billingley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Billingley.
- - Hirst Cottage, Chapel Lane, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0HZ
Removal of existing porch to north elevation and installation of new ground floor window with alterations to existing first-floor windows, removal of existing rear conservatory and extension and erect
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - The Croft Farm, High Street, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0JA
Replace existing rear conservatory with orangery
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of Billingley in South Yorkshire
Billingley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, approximately 7 miles east of Barnsley town centre. The population has seen a modest increase from 177 in 2001 to 210 by the 2011 Census, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development within a small but growing demographic. The settlement has a population of approximately 193 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Barnsley district.
Property prices in Billingley show an average sale price of £185,610, 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 Billingley a particularly low-crime area.
Billingley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Billingley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Billingley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Billingley 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 Billingley
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Billingley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 122 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Billingley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 122 days, decisions near Billingley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Billingley were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). 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, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.