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Planning in Hemingfield

Approved
95%
21 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around Hemingfield

Postcode districts

S73 41 applications in the last 12 monthsS74 26 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 Hemingfield

Hemingfield is a village located in the Barnsley metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England, specifically within the Hoyland Milton Ward. The community features essential amenities such as two pubs—The Albion and The Elephant & Castle—a post office, and The Ellis CofE Primary School. Additionally, it is home to local organisations like the Hemingfield Action Group and Albion AFC, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications. It sits within the Barnsley district.

Property prices in Hemingfield show an average sale price of £185,610, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hemingfield 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 (February 2026). This makes Hemingfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hemingfield has 15 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hemingfield 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 Hemingfield, 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Hemingfield. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hemingfield?
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Hemingfield. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hemingfield?
The average planning decision time near Hemingfield 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 Hemingfield?
The planning approval rate near Hemingfield is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hemingfield?
The most common type of planning application near Hemingfield is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hemingfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Hemingfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.