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15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Gawber · updated daily · Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Planning in Gawber

Approved
92%
12 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Gawber in the last 24 months, from Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Gawber

Postcode districts

S75 156 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Gawber

Gawber is a residential area in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, located within the Darton West ward of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. The community is served by Gawber Primary School and Gawber Pre-School, alongside local amenities including St Thomas Church, making it a family-friendly location for potential planning applications.

Property prices in Gawber show an average sale price of £168,074, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Gawber area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Gawber a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gawber 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Gawber, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Gawber. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), amendments (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Gawber?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Gawber. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Gawber?
The average planning decision time near Gawber is 75 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Gawber?
The planning approval rate near Gawber is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Gawber?
The most common type of planning application near Gawber is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Gawber?
You can search and track planning applications near Gawber on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.