Monk Bretton, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Monk Bretton, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Monk Bretton are administered by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Monk Bretton
Monk Bretton is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, situated about two miles northeast of Barnsley town centre. Previously part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974, the area offers a mix of residential and community developments, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the region.
District: Barnsley
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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 010J
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Monk Bretton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Monk Bretton.
- 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 Monk Bretton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Monk Bretton.
- - 1 Newfield Avenue, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2LD
Erection of side extensions; raising of roof height to create first floor accommodation; erection of outbuilding to replace existing garage and formation of a new vehicular access (Amended Description
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 53 Folly Way, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2SP
Proposed single storey side extension and flue to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 78 Long Causeway, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2JA
Erection of rear flat roof dormer window and two storey rear extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 12 Folly Way, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2SP
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed C3(b) children's home
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 4 Hall Place, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2EX
Single storey rear extension to form new bedroom and new living/dining room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 46 Folly Way, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2SP
Removal of existing detached garage and erection of two storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Monk Bretton in South Yorkshire
Monk Bretton is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, situated about two miles northeast of Barnsley town centre. Previously part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974, the area offers a mix of residential and community developments, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the region. It sits within the Barnsley district.
Property prices in Monk Bretton 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 Monk Bretton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Monk Bretton 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.
Planning Activity in Monk Bretton
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Monk Bretton. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Monk Bretton.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Monk Bretton were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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