Kendray, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kendray, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Kendray
Kendray is a notable area within the S70 postal district of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, situated between Sheffield Road and Doncaster Road, key routes to Barnsley town centre. The area is named after Kendray Hospital, honoring linen manufacturer Francis Kendray, and saw the establishment of the Kendray estate with the construction of council houses following the First World War. This historical context may be significant for those researching planning applications and community developments in Kendray.
District: Barnsley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £185,610 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Barnsley
- Parliamentary constituency: Penistone and Stocksbridge
- LSOA: Barnsley 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kendray.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kendray.
- 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 Kendray based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Kendray.
- - The Forest Academy, Thornton Road, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3NG
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed development of new Nursery building and associated access, play areas and canopy
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 38 Hoyle Mill Road, Stairfoot, Barnsley, S70 3EL
Erection of detached summer house in rear garden.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-08-24
View full details - - 28 Reginald Road, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3HJ
Change of use from ancillary to care home (use class C2) to dwellinghouse (use class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-10-23
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A brief summary of Kendray in South Yorkshire
Kendray is a notable area within the S70 postal district of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, situated between Sheffield Road and Doncaster Road, key routes to Barnsley town centre. The area is named after Kendray Hospital, honoring linen manufacturer Francis Kendray, and saw the establishment of the Kendray estate with the construction of council houses following the First World War. This historical context may be significant for those researching planning applications and community developments in Kendray. It sits within the Barnsley district.
Property prices in Kendray show an average sale price of £185,610, 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 Kendray a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kendray 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 Kendray
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Kendray. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Kendray.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Kendray were outline applications (3), amendments (2), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Measborough Dike planning applications
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- Stairfoot planning applications
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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.