Haigh, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Haigh, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Haigh are administered by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Haigh
Haigh is a hamlet located northwest of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England, positioned near the River Dearne which marks the boundary with West Yorkshire. It is conveniently located by Junction 38 of the M1 motorway, enhancing its accessibility. The nearby Yorkshire Sculpture Park in West Bretton offers a cultural touchpoint for the area, making Haigh a unique locality for planning applications. Historically, Haigh was referred to as Southange.
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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 North
- LSOA: Barnsley 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Haigh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Haigh.
- 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 Haigh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Haigh.
- - 36 Jebb Lane, Haigh, Barnsley, S75 4BU
Retrospective planning permission for the retention of a rendered external finish to the approved two-storey side and rear extension granted under Planning Permission 2019/0596.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-06-25
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A brief summary of Haigh in South Yorkshire
Haigh is a hamlet located northwest of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England, positioned near the River Dearne which marks the boundary with West Yorkshire. It is conveniently located by Junction 38 of the M1 motorway, enhancing its accessibility. The nearby Yorkshire Sculpture Park in West Bretton offers a cultural touchpoint for the area, making Haigh a unique locality for planning applications. Historically, Haigh was referred to as Southange.
Property prices in Haigh 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 Haigh a particularly low-crime area.
Haigh 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 Haigh includes 3 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, Haigh 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 Haigh
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Haigh.
The most common application types near Haigh were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.