How long do planning decisions take near Great Houghton?

The average planning decision time near Great Houghton is 54 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Houghton?

The most common type of planning application near Great Houghton is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Houghton?

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Great Houghton, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Houghton, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

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

About Great Houghton

Great Houghton is a village and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, near the border with West Yorkshire. Situated west of Thurnscoe along the B6411 road, the village had a population of 2,261 in the 2001 census, which rose to 2,475 by the 2011 census. This growing community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.

Population: 2,487 (2021)

District: Barnsley

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £168,074 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Barnsley
Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley South
LSOA: Barnsley 020B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Houghton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Houghton.

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 Great Houghton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Great Houghton.

- 3 Hallcroft Gardens, Great Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0BH
2 storey side extension to 2 storey semi-detached dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-07-14
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A brief summary of Great Houghton in South Yorkshire

Property prices in Great Houghton show an average sale price of £168,074, 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 Great Houghton a particularly low-crime area.

Great Houghton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Billingley. 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 Great Houghton 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, Great Houghton 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 Great Houghton

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Great Houghton. The average decision time was 54 days.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Great Houghton were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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