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Planning in Low Valley

Approved
87%
27 of 30 decided
Decision time
about 19 weeks
on average

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

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About Low Valley

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

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

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Low Valley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Low Valley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Low Valley 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 Low Valley, 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, 40 planning applications were submitted near Low Valley. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 134 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), tree works (6), amendments (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Low Valley?
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Low Valley. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Low Valley?
The average planning decision time near Low Valley is 134 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 Valley?
The planning approval rate near Low Valley is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Low Valley?
The most common type of planning application near Low Valley is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Low Valley?
You can search and track planning applications near Low Valley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.