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Planning in Keresforth Hill

Approved
85%
23 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

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

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Around Keresforth Hill

Postcode districts

S75 156 applications in the last 12 monthsS70 63 applications in the last 12 monthsS36 139 applications in the last 12 monthsS73 41 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 Keresforth Hill

Keresforth Hill is a settlement located in South Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Keresforth Hill show an average sale price of £168,074, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Keresforth Hill 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 (May 2026). This makes Keresforth Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Keresforth Hill has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Keresforth Hill 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 Keresforth Hill, 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, 38 planning applications were submitted near Keresforth Hill. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (4).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Keresforth Hill?
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Keresforth Hill. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Keresforth Hill?
The average planning decision time near Keresforth Hill is 94 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 Keresforth Hill?
The planning approval rate near Keresforth Hill is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Keresforth Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Keresforth Hill is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Keresforth Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Keresforth Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.