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Planning in Monk Bretton

Approved
87%
33 of 38 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around Monk Bretton

Postcode districts

S71 77 applications in the last 12 monthsS73 41 applications in the last 12 monthsS72 55 applications in the last 12 monthsS75 156 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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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. 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.

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

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Monk Bretton, 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, 42 planning applications were submitted near Monk Bretton. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (23), outline applications (5), amendments (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Monk Bretton?
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Monk Bretton. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Monk Bretton?
The average planning decision time near Monk Bretton is 76 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 Monk Bretton?
The planning approval rate near Monk Bretton is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Monk Bretton?
The most common type of planning application near Monk Bretton is full planning applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Monk Bretton?
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