Oxspring, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oxspring, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 1,196 (2021)
District: Barnsley
Website: http://www.oxspring-parish.com
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Area Information
- Admin district: Barnsley
- Parliamentary constituency: Penistone and Stocksbridge
- LSOA: Barnsley 027D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oxspring.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oxspring.
- 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 Oxspring based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Oxspring.
- - 7 Wood Cottages, Sheffield Road, Spring Vale, Sheffield, S36 8ZR
Erection of a first floor side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 23 Longley Ings, Oxspring, Barnsley, S36 8ZS
Erection of a single storey side and single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-03-26
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A brief summary of Oxspring in South Yorkshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Oxspring a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Oxspring includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oxspring planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.oxspring-parish.com. 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 Oxspring
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Oxspring. The average decision time was 109 days.
With an average of 109 days, decisions near Oxspring 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 Oxspring were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications was submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.