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Planning in Birdwell

Only 3 decisions near Birdwell in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Birdwell

Birdwell is a village situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, located about 3.5 miles south of Barnsley and 10.5 miles northeast of Sheffield. It falls under the Rockingham Ward of Barnsley Metropolitan Council, with proposed changes to incorporate most of Birdwell into the Worsbrough Ward expected to be considered in 2024. This evolving administrative landscape may impact future planning applications in the area. It sits within the Barnsley district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Birdwell area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Birdwell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Birdwell has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birdwell 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Birdwell, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Birdwell.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Birdwell?
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Birdwell.
What types of planning applications are most common near Birdwell?
The most common type of planning application near Birdwell is discharge of conditions, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Birdwell?
You can search and track planning applications near Birdwell on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.