Darfield, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Darfield, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Darfield
Darfield is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, approximately 4 miles east of Barnsley town centre. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the village experienced population growth from 8,066 in 2001 to 10,685 by the 2011 Census, reflecting its development and appeal for potential planning applications in the area.
Population: 10,685
District: Barnsley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £185,610 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Barnsley
- Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley South
- LSOA: Barnsley 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Darfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Darfield.
- 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 Darfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Darfield.
- - 9 Celandine Grove, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9JQ
First floor side extension, and replacement of existing rear conservatory with single storey rear extension to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 35 and 37 St Marys Road, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9LQ
Retrospective discharge of condition 8 (highways details) of app 2019/0222: Erection of two dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 89 - 91 Snape Hill Road, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9LR
Change of use of building to be used as commercial online pharmacy at ground floor and first floor as two flats (Prior Approval)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-10-26
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A brief summary of Darfield in South Yorkshire
Darfield is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, approximately 4 miles east of Barnsley town centre. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the village experienced population growth from 8,066 in 2001 to 10,685 by the 2011 Census, reflecting its development and appeal for potential planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,685. It sits within the Barnsley district.
Property prices in Darfield show an average sale price of £185,610, 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 Darfield a particularly low-crime area.
Darfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Darfield. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Darfield 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, Darfield 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 Darfield
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Darfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Darfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 98 days, decisions near Darfield take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Darfield were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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