How long do planning decisions take near Kendray?

The average planning decision time near Kendray is 93 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 Kendray?

The planning approval rate near Kendray is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kendray?

The most common type of planning application near Kendray is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kendray?

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Kendray, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kendray, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Kendray are administered by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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: £168,074 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Barnsley
Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley South
LSOA: Barnsley 018A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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.

- 19 Redhill Avenue, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3LA
Change of use of existing outbuildings within the residential curtilage of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to facilitate a small-scale, home based food production and delivery business (Sui Generis), o
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-01-30
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- 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
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- Tote Bookmakers, Birk Avenue, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3AL
Change of use from betting shop to 3 no flats (Prior Approval - Change of Use)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-08-02
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A brief summary of Kendray in South Yorkshire

Property prices in Kendray 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 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, 6 planning applications were submitted near Kendray. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 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.

With an average of 93 days, decisions near Kendray take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Kendray were outline applications (2), amendments (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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