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

Showing 1 to 5 of 12 · received or decided in the last 90 days

17 Wilbrook Rise Redbrook Barnsley S75 1JDAwaiting decisionCrown lift lowest branch from Oak tree T1 back into canopy line and reduce by 2m away from neighbouring property within TPO 12/1975.Tree Preservation Order (TPO)Received 21 Oct 20262026/0905
14 Byrne Close, Barugh Green, Barnsley, S75 1NSAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey side extensionHouseholderReceived 6 Oct 20262026/0856
5 Haylock Close, Higham, Barnsley, S75 1PBAwaiting decisionErection of detached garageHouseholderReceived 5 Oct 20262026/0814
Mill House, Redbrook Road, Gawber, Barnsley, S75 2RSApprovedRemoval of condition 1 (12 month restriction) and variation of Condition 3 (operational hours) of application ref 2025/0949: Change of use of domestic swimming pool for business use for swimming lessons and/or private hire, and erection of boundary fence (Retrospective) (Amended Description).Change of UseReceived 11 Sep 2026Decided 9 Oct 20262026/0752
Wordsworth Business Park Whaley Road, Barugh, Barnsley, S75 1FJAwaiting decisionErection of building for vehicle maintenance (Use Class Sui Generis) and associated infrastructure including fuelling facilities; truck and plant wash facilities with surfacing works and formation of parking, following the demolition of existing buildings and structures.FullReceived 27 Aug 20262026/0650

Planning in Higham

Approved: 92%; 12 of 13 decided
Decision time: about 14 weeks; on average

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

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Around Higham

Postcode districts

S75 157 applications in the last 12 monthsS71 77 applications in the last 12 monthsS7 166 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Higham

Higham is a village situated in the metropolitan borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. It is part of the Dodworth ward within the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications and local development initiatives. It sits within the Barnsley district.

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

The area around Higham 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 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, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Higham. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), amendments (2), tree works (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 Higham?

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Higham. The approval rate is 92%.

How long do planning decisions take near Higham?

The average planning decision time near Higham is 101 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?

The planning approval rate near Higham is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Higham?

The most common type of planning application near Higham is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Higham?

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