Dunford Bridge, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dunford Bridge, South Yorkshire.

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Planning applications in Dunford Bridge are administered by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Dunford Bridge

Dunford Bridge is a remote hamlet located in the civil parish of Dunford within Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Nestled in the Peak District, it is situated 1.3 miles from the West Yorkshire border and 2.3 miles from Derbyshire. Approximately 5 miles from both Penistone and Holmfirth, Dunford Bridge offers a unique setting for potential planning applications in a historically rich area that was formerly part of the West Riding of Yorkshire before the Local Government Act 1972.

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Area Information

Admin district: Barnsley
Parliamentary constituency: Penistone and Stocksbridge
LSOA: Barnsley 024C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dunford Bridge.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunford Bridge.

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 Dunford Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Dunford Bridge in South Yorkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dunford Bridge a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Dunford Bridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dark Peak SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Pennine Moors; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Peak District Moors (South Pennine Moors Phase 1); 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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