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Planning in Higham Common

Approved
88%
21 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

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

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Around Higham Common

Postcode districts

S75 156 applications in the last 12 monthsS70 63 applications in the last 12 monthsS36 139 applications in the last 12 monthsS71 77 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 Higham Common

Higham Common is a settlement located in South Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Higham Common show an average sale price of £168,074, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Higham Common has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Higham Common 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 Higham Common, 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, 30 planning applications were submitted near Higham Common. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (3).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Higham Common?
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Higham Common. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Higham Common?
The average planning decision time near Higham Common is 98 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 Higham Common?
The planning approval rate near Higham Common is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Higham Common?
The most common type of planning application near Higham Common is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Higham Common?
You can search and track planning applications near Higham Common on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.