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Planning in Royston

Only 7 decisions near Royston in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Royston

Royston is a suburban village located in the Metropolitan borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, with a population of 10,728. Incorporated into Barnsley in 1974, it lies on the border with West Yorkshire, approximately 4 miles northeast of Barnsley and 6 miles southeast of Wakefield. As part of the Barnsley Central constituency, Royston presents various planning opportunities and developments for those researching the area. The town has a population of approximately 10,728. It sits within the Barnsley district.

Property prices in Royston show an average sale price of £425,178, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Royston has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Royston 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 Royston, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near Royston.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Royston?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Royston.
What types of planning applications are most common near Royston?
The most common type of planning application near Royston is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Royston?
You can search and track planning applications near Royston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.