How long do planning decisions take near Middlecliffe?

The average planning decision time near Middlecliffe is 35 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 Middlecliffe?

The planning approval rate near Middlecliffe is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Middlecliffe?

The most common type of planning application near Middlecliffe is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Middlecliffe?

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Middlecliffe, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Middlecliffe, South Yorkshire.

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About Middlecliffe

Middlecliffe is a quaint hamlet in South Yorkshire, nestled between Darfield and Great Houghton, near Barnsley. It features a mix of current and former council houses, a small corner shop, a Working Men’s Club, and a sports ground that hosts Houghton Main Cricket Club and Football Club. The area falls under the Darfield Ward of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, offering potential planning opportunities and developments in a community rich in local heritage, including being the birthplace of footballer Wilf Copping.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wakefield
Parliamentary constituency: Normanton and Hemsworth
LSOA: Wakefield 040C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Middlecliffe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Middlecliffe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Middlecliffe.

- 7 Windsor Crescent, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0HG
Erection of single storey rear extension with a rearwards projection of 6m, an eaves height of 2.6m and an overall height of 3.4m (Prior Notification Householder)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-08-21
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A brief summary of Middlecliffe in South Yorkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Middlecliffe a particularly low-crime area.

Middlecliffe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Darfield. 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 Middlecliffe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI; 2 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 Middlecliffe

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Middlecliffe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Middlecliffe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Middlecliffe were outline applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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