How long do planning decisions take near Low Laithes?

The average planning decision time near Low Laithes is 57 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 Low Laithes?

The planning approval rate near Low Laithes is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Low Laithes?

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

How can I track planning applications near Low Laithes?

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Low Laithes, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Low Laithes, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

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

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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 South
LSOA: Barnsley 020F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Low Laithes.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Low Laithes.

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 Low Laithes based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Low Laithes in South Yorkshire

Low Laithes is a settlement located in South Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Low Laithes 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 Low Laithes a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Low Laithes includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stairfoot Brickworks SSSI, Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Low Laithes

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Low Laithes. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Low Laithes.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Low Laithes slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Low Laithes were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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