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Planning in Little Houghton

Only 4 decisions near Little Houghton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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Around Little Houghton

Postcode districts

S72 56 applications in the last 12 monthsS73 42 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 Little Houghton

Little Houghton is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire. With a population that grew from 618 in 2001 to 659 by the 2011 Census, this small community offers a unique blend of rural charm and local development opportunities, making it an interesting area for planning applications and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 696 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Barnsley district.

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

The area around Little Houghton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Houghton 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 Little Houghton, 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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Little Houghton.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Little Houghton?
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Little Houghton.
What types of planning applications are most common near Little Houghton?
The most common type of planning application near Little Houghton is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Little Houghton?
You can search and track planning applications near Little Houghton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.