Search Oakwell planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Oakwell · updated daily · Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Birkhill Farm, Birkhill Crescent, Birkenshaw, BD11 2LJAwaiting decisionPrior notification for demolition of buildingsReceived 26 Oct 20262026/93012
- 61, Moor Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4LFAwaiting decisionWorks to Trees TPO(s) SP2/70Received 14 Oct 20262026/92908
- Oakwell House, Nutter Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9LFAwaiting decisionWorks to Trees TPO(s) 35a/97Received 2 Oct 20262026/92787
- 251, Moor Lane, Birkenshaw, BD11 2HJAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of two storey rear extensionReceived 28 Sep 20262026/92712
- 210, Whitehall Road East, Birkenshaw, BD11 2LLAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing dwelling and erection of detached dwellingReceived 17 Sep 20262026/92610
Planning in Oakwell
- Approved
- 95%
- 21 of 22 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Oakwell in the last 24 months, from Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Oakwell
Postcode districts
BD19 125 applications in the last 12 monthsBD11 59 applications in the last 12 monthsWF17 205 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Oakwell
Oakwell, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, serves as a versatile sports venue primarily for Barnsley Football Club's home matches, including those of their reserve team. As of 2023, the stadium also hosted the Barnsley F.C. Women's team, although they will no longer be playing there after the 2025/26 season. This facility is a key site for sporting events in the area, making it relevant for anyone interested in local planning applications.
Property prices in Oakwell show an average sale price of £199,662, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Oakwell area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Oakwell 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, Oakwell 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 Oakwell, 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, 32 planning applications were submitted near Oakwell. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.