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Planning in Carlton

Approved
93%
13 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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About Carlton

Carlton is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, nestled between Athersley and Royston. The village is divided into two wards: Monk Bretton and Royston, reflecting its industrial heritage rooted in coking and coal mining. Today, Carlton boasts one of the largest industrial estates in the region, featuring key facilities such as the Rexam glass recycling plant and the Mr Kipling cake factory, owned by Premier Foods, making it a significant area for planning applications related to industrial development. It sits within the Barnsley district.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Carlton 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 Carlton, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Carlton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Carlton?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Carlton. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Carlton?
The average planning decision time near Carlton is 81 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Carlton?
The planning approval rate near Carlton is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Carlton?
The most common type of planning application near Carlton is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Carlton?
You can search and track planning applications near Carlton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.