Middlecliffe, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middlecliffe, South Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Middlecliffe are administered by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £168,074 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Barnsley
- Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley North
- LSOA: Barnsley 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
21 planning applications found near Middlecliffe.
- - 8 Albert Crescent, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0HJ
Erection of single storey rear extension projecting out 4.0m, with an eaves height of 3.0m and an overall height of 4.0m (Prior Notification Householder)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-08-31
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 28 Mary Street, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0HB
Single storey side garage extension, single storey rear extension and raised patio area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-03-13
View full details - - 3 George Street, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0HL
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2021-08-18
View full details - - 3 George Street, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0HL
Erection of single storey extension extending out 4.0m from dwelling, with an eaves height of 2.4m and overall height of 3.5m (Prior Notification Householder)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2021-06-16
View full details - - Land adjacent 26 Mary Street, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0HB
Discharge of condtion 9 (Drainage) of application 2013/1319 (Residential development of 8 no. semi detached dwellings)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2020-02-17
View full details - - 22 Windsor Crescent, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0HG
Two storey rear extension to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2019-05-21
View full details - - Land to the rear of 1-3 Windsor Crecent, Little Houghton, Barnsley S72 0HG
Discharge of conditions 2, 5, 11, and 14 of planning application 2018/0495
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2019-03-25
View full details - - Land to the rear of 1 - 3 Windsor Crescent, Little Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0HG
Erection of 1 no. detached dwellinghouse with side attached garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2018-04-16
View full details - - Middlecliffe Mews, John Street, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0HP
Discharge of conditions 3, 7, 8 of 2009/1170 - Residential development of 4 no. dwellings and 1 apartment with associated detached garages and parking areas.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2018-02-06
View full details - - 59 Windsor Crescent, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0HG
Erection of a detached bungalow.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2016-02-04
View full details - - Land off 59 Windsor Crescent, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0HG
Erection of one pair of semi-detached dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2015-10-13
View full details - - Land Off 59 Windsor Crescent, Little Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0HG
Erection of 1 no. detached dwelling with attached garage (Resubmission)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2014-12-08
View full details - - Land Off 59 Windsor Crescent, Little Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0HG
Erection of 1 no. detached dwelling with integral garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2014-07-03
View full details - - 16 George Street, Middlecliffe, Barnsley, S72 0HL
Erection of front porch, front dormer extension and detached double garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2013-04-08
View full details - - 2 A George Street Little Houghton Barnsley S72 0HL
Erection of a single storey garden room/store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2012-08-31
View full details - - 82 Queens Avenue, Little Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0HQ
Erection of rear single storey extension to dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2012-03-22
View full details - - 48 Queen's Avenue, Middlecliffe, Little Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0HQ
Erection of detached single storey sun room and store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2011-10-17
View full details - - 82 Queens Avenue, Little Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0HQ
Erection of single storey rear extension to dwelling to form podiatry/sports clinic
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2011-10-11
View full details - - Houghton Main Miner's Welfare Recreation Ground, Middlecliff Lane, Little Houghton, Barnsley
Erection of extension to clubhouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2011-05-31
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A brief summary of Middlecliffe in South Yorkshire
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.
Property prices in Middlecliffe show an average sale price of £168,074, 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 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Middlecliffe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 114 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.
With an average of 114 days, decisions near Middlecliffe 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 Middlecliffe were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were 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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