Billingley, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Billingley, South Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Billingley are administered by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £168,074 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Barnsley
- Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley North
- LSOA: Barnsley 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
38 planning applications found near Billingley.
- - Oak Tree Cottage, 1C Chapel Lane, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0HZ
Demolition of existing dwelling (retrospective). Erection of 1no. detached dwelling with integral garages (Custom/Self-Build)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land to the rear of Lesmond Crescent, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0EZ
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Levels), 4 (Materials), 5 (Boundary Treatments), 6 (Broadband), 9 (Drainage), 11 (EVCPs), 15 (Highways), 16 (Tree Protection), 17 (Landscaping), 18 (BEMP) and 19 (CEMP) of a
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Hirst Cottage, Chapel Lane, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0HZ
Demolition of existing dwelling (retrospective) and erection of 1no. detached dwelling with integral garages (custom/self-build)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Land to the rear of Lesmond Crescent, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0EZ
Variation of condition 2 of application 2020/1473 (Erection of 5no. dwellings) to allow for changes in house design of plots 1 and 5
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-11-09
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
View full details - - 1 Lesmond Crescent, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0EZ
Erection of new dwelling house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - The Croft Farm, High Street, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0JA
Erection of stables
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - The Fold, High Street, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0HY
Two storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2022-12-21
View full details - - The Fold, High Street, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0HY
Two storey extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2022-07-13
View full details - - Manor House, High Street, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0JA
Internal alterations (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2021-10-01
View full details - - Dial House, Chapel Lane, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0HZ
Change of use of outbuilding to massage and holistic therapy studio
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2021-07-01
View full details - - 3 Flat Lane, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0JB
Demolition of single storey side outhouse and erection of two storey side extension with continuation of pitched roof and single storey rear entrance. Demolition of front porch and erection of new por
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2021-03-01
View full details - - Land to the rear of Lesmond Crescent, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0EZ
Erection of 5no. dwellings (3no. two storey properties and 2no. bungalows) including garages and private drive
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2020-12-23
View full details - - Fir Tree Cottage, Chapel Lane, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0HZ
Erection of single storey rear extension to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2020-11-23
View full details - - Billingley Community Hall, Back Lane, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0JF
Single storey extension to form store room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2019-10-28
View full details - - Cedar Cottage, Chapel Lane, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0HZ
Erection of single storey side extension to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2019-10-01
View full details - - Land off Lesmond Crescent and Rotherham Road, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0EZ
Residential development of 8 no. dwellings (Outline with All Matters Reserved apart from access and layout)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2019-08-01
View full details - - The Croft Farm, High Street, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0JA
Erection of two storey detached dwelling and garages
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2018-12-19
View full details - - Croft House, 22 Back Lane, Billingley, Barnsley S72 0JF
Proposed two storey and single storey rear extension and alteration to roof of garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2018-07-11
View full details - - Land at Chapel Lane, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0HZ
Demolition of stables and erection of dwelling with associated access.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2018-06-06
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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 £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 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, 7 planning applications were submitted near Billingley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 180 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 180 days, decisions near Billingley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Billingley were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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