Bolton Upon Dearne, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bolton Upon Dearne, South Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Bolton Upon Dearne are administered by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £201,770 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Barnsley
- Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley South
- LSOA: Barnsley 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bolton Upon Dearne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bolton Upon Dearne.
- 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 Bolton Upon Dearne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Bolton Upon Dearne.
- - 30 Furlong Road, Bolton Upon Dearne, Barnsley, S63 8HU
Single storey side extension to two storey dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Dearne Renaissance Centre, Priory Road, Bolton Upon Dearne, Barnsley, S63 8AE
Re-roofing works, replacement of rainwater goods and external doors, and erection of new external fenced compound area to house air source heat pump
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - 3 Manor Way, Bolton Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 8NY
Remove Sycamore tree T1 within TPO 6/2001
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-02-07
View full details - - 5 Cemetery Road, Bolton Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 8LS
Discharge of conditions 3 (materials), 8 (Construction method statement), and 16 (Tree details) of application 2019/1522 (Residential development consisting of a single detached bungalow with rooms in
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-02-05
View full details - - 20 The Woodlands, Bolton Upon Dearne, Barnsley, S63 8FR
Bay roof and canopy alterations to front, creation of parking space, and works to convert garage into utility room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2022-11-09
View full details - - 14 Park Crescent, Bolton Upon Dearne, Barnsley, S63 8NU
Change of use of garden summerhouse for dog grooming salon
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2022-04-21
View full details - - 9 Far Croft, Bolton Upon Dearne, Barnsley, S63 8AY
Demolition of single storey side building and erection of two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2021-05-05
View full details - - 4 Crossways, Bolton Upon Dearne, Barnsley, S63 8BD
Erection of single storey rear extension to dwelling - Changed to HDE
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2016-06-03
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A brief summary of Bolton Upon Dearne in South Yorkshire
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.
Property prices in Bolton Upon Dearne show an average sale price of £201,770, 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 Bolton Upon Dearne a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Bolton Upon Dearne 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Bolton Upon Dearne
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Bolton Upon Dearne. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 233 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bolton Upon Dearne.
With an average of 233 days, decisions near Bolton Upon Dearne take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 8-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bolton Upon Dearne were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.