How long do planning decisions take near Royd Moor?

The average planning decision time near Royd Moor is 59 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 Royd Moor?

The planning approval rate near Royd Moor is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Royd Moor?

The most common type of planning application near Royd Moor is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Royd Moor?

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Royd Moor, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Royd Moor, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Royd Moor are administered by Sheffield City Council. View the full Sheffield City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Sheffield
Parliamentary constituency: Penistone and Stocksbridge
LSOA: Sheffield 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Royd Moor.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Royd Moor.

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 Royd Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Royd Moor.

- Royd Moor House Farm, Royd Moor Road, Thurlstone, Barnsley, S36 7RD
Proposed Overhead Line Planning Exemption
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Royd Moor in South Yorkshire

Royd Moor is a settlement located in South Yorkshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Royd Moor a particularly low-crime area.

Royd Moor has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thurlstone, Ingbirchworth. 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 Royd Moor includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Royd Moor 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.

Planning Activity in Royd Moor

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Royd Moor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Royd Moor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Royd Moor slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Royd Moor were full planning applications (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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