Elsecar, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elsecar, South Yorkshire.
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About Elsecar
Elsecar is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, situated approximately 2 miles south of Hoyland and 6 miles south of Barnsley. It is also near the villages of Jump and Wentworth, and lies 8 miles northeast of Sheffield. Administratively, Elsecar is part of the Hoyland Milton ward, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications in the region.
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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 029A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Elsecar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elsecar.
- 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 Elsecar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Elsecar.
- - Land Bmbc Asset Id E00026, Hill Street, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8EF
Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials), 5 (Boundary Treatments), 6 (Broadband), 9 (Landscaping), 19 (Tree Protection), 20 (EVCP) and 21 (WSI) relating to 2021/0313 (Erection of 2no detached dwellings a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 42 Hill Street, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8EL
Change of use of public house to 7no. holiday lets, including demolition of part of existing building (Amended Plans).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-01-10
View full details - - The Stables, 32A Fitzwilliam Street, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8EE
Removal of existing bedroom/study and garage and replace with side/rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Cardigan Foundry, Building adjacent 44 Foundry Street, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8EQ
Demolition of existing foundry building
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-05-12
View full details - - Cardigan Works, Foundry Street, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8EQ
Demolition of existing structure and erection of detached two storey office building, single storey building with workshop units, outdoor materials store and provision of associated parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2022-03-09
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A brief summary of Elsecar in South Yorkshire
Elsecar is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, situated approximately 2 miles south of Hoyland and 6 miles south of Barnsley. It is also near the villages of Jump and Wentworth, and lies 8 miles northeast of Sheffield. Administratively, Elsecar is part of the Hoyland Milton ward, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Elsecar 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 Elsecar a particularly low-crime area.
Elsecar has one conservation area within its boundaries: Elsecar. 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 Elsecar includes 15 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Elsecar
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Elsecar. The average decision time was 72 days.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Elsecar were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Jump planning applications
- Hoyland planning applications
- Milton planning applications
- Hemingfield planning applications
- Wentworth planning applications
- Barrow planning applications
- Wombwell planning applications
- Smithley planning applications
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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.