Penistone, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penistone, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · Town
About Penistone
Penistone is a vibrant market town and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, with a population of 13,270 as of the 2021 census. Situated in the scenic foothills of the Pennines, it lies 7.2 miles west of Barnsley and offers convenient access to major cities such as Sheffield and Leeds. Known for its distinctive name, Penistone is a noteworthy location for planning applications, benefiting from its historical significance and growing community.
Population: 12,674 (2021)
District: Barnsley
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Penistone and Stocksbridge
- LSOA: Sheffield 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penistone.
- 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 Penistone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Penistone.
- - 11 - 15 High Street, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6BR
Installation of a Portakabin Limited building to be used as staff welfare by myDentist Penistone.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Tesco Stores, Market Lane, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6TS
Installation of a modular banking cabin
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 3 Rydal Close, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 8HN
Single storey front extension, 2 storey rear extension, demolition of detached single garage, erection of detached double garage and alterations to drive, doors and fenestrations to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 3 The Old Vicarage Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6DY
Conversion of integrated garage to therapy room, installation of new ramp to front and rear, additional front door, new rear raised patio area and associated internal alterations to dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Water Hall House, Water Hall Lane, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 8EQ
Proposed certificate of lawful development for the creation of a base and outbuilding measuring 4000mm X 2410mm X 2390mm
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Penistone Town Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6DY
Change of use of part of the existing Town Hall to create an expansion to the existing Paramount cinema by creating an additional screen, new café bar and box office and other external alterations inc
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 39 Tennyson Close, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6GY
First floor and single storey rear extensions to 2 storey dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 10 Thurlstone Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 9EF
Removal of uPVC windows and replacement with timer frame windows (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 11A Windermere Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 8HL
First floor extension to side of 2 x storey detached dwelling, with alterations to front porch and rear patio doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 80 Bluebell Avenue, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6LQ
Retrospective application for erection of wooden boundary fence
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-11-02
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A brief summary of Penistone in South Yorkshire
Penistone is a vibrant market town and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, with a population of 13,270 as of the 2021 census. Situated in the scenic foothills of the Pennines, it lies 7.2 miles west of Barnsley and offers convenient access to major cities such as Sheffield and Leeds. Known for its distinctive name, Penistone is a noteworthy location for planning applications, benefiting from its historical significance and growing community. The Town has a population of approximately 12,674 (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 Penistone a particularly low-crime area.
Penistone has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thurlstone, Penistone. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Penistone includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Penistone
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Penistone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Penistone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Penistone were full planning applications (8), outline applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 73% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.