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Planning in Bolton Upon Dearne

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About Bolton Upon Dearne

Bolton upon Dearne is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, nestled in the Dearne Valley along the River Dearne. Approximately 7 miles east of Barnsley, 10 miles west of Doncaster, and 8 miles north of Rotherham, this area offers unique planning opportunities reflective of its historical roots in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bolton Upon Dearne 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 Bolton Upon Dearne a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bolton Upon Dearne has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bolton Upon Dearne 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 Bolton Upon Dearne, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.