Kexbrough, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kexbrough, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Kexbrough
Kexbrough is a village situated in the Barnsley district of South Yorkshire, England, near the West Yorkshire border. Located just south of Junction 38 of the M1 motorway at an elevation of 351 feet, Kexbrough falls within the Darton West ward of Barnsley MBC. Historically known as Kexborough, it encompasses the hamlets of Haigh and Swithin and was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974.
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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: Barnsley North
- LSOA: Barnsley 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kexbrough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kexbrough.
- 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 Kexbrough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Kexbrough.
- - Land to the rear of 33 Ballfield Lane, Kexbrough, Barnsley, S75 5LH
Erection of single dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Manor Court, 31 Churchfield Lane, Kexbrough, Barnsley, S75 5DH
Change of use of part of residential home to HMO
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 36 Roman Road, Kexbrough, Barnsley, S75 5DD
Erection of single storey rear extension projecting out 5.5m, with an eaves height of 2.2m and an overall height of 3.7m (Prior Notification Householder)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 31 Churchfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5DH
Change of use of part of residential home to HMO
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Kexbrough in South Yorkshire
Kexbrough is a village situated in the Barnsley district of South Yorkshire, England, near the West Yorkshire border. Located just south of Junction 38 of the M1 motorway at an elevation of 351 feet, Kexbrough falls within the Darton West ward of Barnsley MBC. Historically known as Kexborough, it encompasses the hamlets of Haigh and Swithin and was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974.
Property prices in Kexbrough 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 Kexbrough a particularly low-crime area.
Kexbrough has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Kexbrough includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kexbrough 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 Kexbrough
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Kexbrough. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 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 Kexbrough.
With an average of 109 days, decisions near Kexbrough 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 Kexbrough were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.