Chapeltown, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chapeltown, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chapeltown are administered by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Chapeltown
Chapeltown is a small town located in South Yorkshire, England, situated approximately 7 miles from both Barnsley and Sheffield. As part of the civil parish of Ecclesfield, it has historical ties to the West Riding of Yorkshire. Following local government reorganization on 1 April 1974, Chapeltown became part of the Sheffield City Council area within the newly established administrative county of South Yorkshire, making it a key area for planning applications and development.
Population: 10,043
District: Ecclesfield
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Penistone and Stocksbridge
- LSOA: Sheffield 004F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chapeltown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chapeltown.
- 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 Chapeltown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Chapeltown.
- - 33 Hunshelf Road Burncross Sheffield S35 1UF
Erection of first floor front extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - 26/01921/FUL · Received: Fri 26 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - 42 Station Road Chapeltown Sheffield S35 2XH
Erection of a single-storey side/rear extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-06-26 - - Flats Over 59 - 61 Station Road Chapeltown Sheffield S35 2XF
Alterations to roofs of two flats including erection of rear dormer extension and rooflights to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 101 Station Road Chapeltown Sheffield S35 2XF
Use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) as a pharmacy (Use Class E) and a flat (Use Class C3) above
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 93 Station Road Chapeltown Sheffield S35 2XF
Alterations to front dormer window, provision of rear external staircase to serve first floor flat and an additional window to front and rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 3 Station Road Chapeltown Sheffield S35 2XE
Erection of a two-storey rear extension, provision of pitched roof to first-floor side extension, alterations to roof space to form habitable accommodation and erection of rear dormer windows to form
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Long Meadow 52 Housley Park Sheffield S35 2UE
Removal of trees (Tree Preservation Order No. 808/017) (T4, T6 and T8)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Chapeltown in South Yorkshire
Chapeltown is a small town located in South Yorkshire, England, situated approximately 7 miles from both Barnsley and Sheffield. As part of the civil parish of Ecclesfield, it has historical ties to the West Riding of Yorkshire. Following local government reorganization on 1 April 1974, Chapeltown became part of the Sheffield City Council area within the newly established administrative county of South Yorkshire, making it a key area for planning applications and development. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,043. It sits within the Ecclesfield district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chapeltown a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chapeltown includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Chapeltown 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 Chapeltown
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Chapeltown. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Chapeltown.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chapeltown were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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