Darton, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Darton, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Darton
Darton is a significant village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, bordering West Yorkshire, England. With a population that grew from 14,927 in 2001 to 21,345 by the 2011 Census, Darton presents a dynamic community environment, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Barnsley
- Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley North
- LSOA: Barnsley 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Darton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Darton.
- 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 Darton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Darton.
- - Coniston Farm, Coniston Avenue, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 5BB
Change of use of buildings from a mixed use of cattery and agriculture to a mixed use of cattery, equestrian stables, winter caravan storage, domestic storage and honey extraction including processing
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Appleyards Sandwich Shop Ltd., 16 Towngate, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6AT
Variation of condition 4 (operating hours) of application 2019/0993 (Change of use of outbuilding from Class B8 (Storage or Distribution) to Class A3 (Restaurant and Cafe) including external alteratio
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - 340A New Road, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6GP
Two storey rear extension with side facing first floor balcony.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - 3 Redland Grove, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6LZ
Erection of two storey side extension and single storey front porch extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Darton in South Yorkshire
Darton is a significant village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, bordering West Yorkshire, England. With a population that grew from 14,927 in 2001 to 21,345 by the 2011 Census, Darton presents a dynamic community environment, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Darton a particularly low-crime area.
Darton has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Darton includes 4 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, Darton 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 Darton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Darton. The average decision time was 68 days.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Darton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Darton 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Mapplewell planning applications
- Staincross planning applications
- Low Barugh planning applications
- Barugh planning applications
- Gawber planning applications
- Wilthorpe planning applications
- Woolley planning applications
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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.