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Planning in Oxspring

Approved
93%
14 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 16 weeks
on average

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

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About Oxspring

Oxspring is a charming village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, with a population that grew from 1,048 in 2001 to 1,225 in 2011. Nestled along the River Don, the village is conveniently located between the Sheffield Road (B6462) and the Trans Pennine Trail, while the A629 marks the historic area of the original hamlet. The parish features essential amenities including a post office, St Aidan's church and community hall, a primary school, and three pubs, alongside a small industrial sector in the northwest, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,196 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Barnsley district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Oxspring 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, Oxspring 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.oxspring-parish.com.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Oxspring, 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, 21 planning applications were submitted near Oxspring. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 114 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Oxspring?
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Oxspring. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Oxspring?
The average planning decision time near Oxspring is 114 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 Oxspring?
The planning approval rate near Oxspring is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Oxspring?
The most common type of planning application near Oxspring is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Oxspring?
You can search and track planning applications near Oxspring on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.