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16 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Shafton · updated daily · Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 16 · received or decided in the last 12 months

3 Gilder Way, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8WPAwaiting decisionErection of detached single storey outbuilding to rear of dwelling.HouseholderReceived 31 Oct 20262026/0847
9 - 11 High Street, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8NFAwaiting decisionChange of use of No 9 (retail) to residential to form part of the adjoining dwelling (No 11).Change of UseReceived 22 Oct 20262026/0870
4 Granham Acre, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8WEAwaiting decisionRemoval of existing temporary structure and erection of single storey building to rear of gardenHouseholderReceived 16 Oct 20262026/0891
Holly Tree Lodge, Sceptone Grove, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8NPAwaiting decisionRemove Ash tree T1 within TPO 49/2009.Tree Preservation Order (TPO)Received 15 Oct 20262026/0890
11 Granham Acre, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8WEApprovedSingle storey garage at front of propertyHouseholderReceived 3 Sep 2026Decided 23 Oct 20262026/0743

Planning in Shafton

Approved: 90%; 19 of 20 decided
Decision time: about 15 weeks; on average

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

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Around Shafton

Postcode districts

S72 55 applications in the last 12 monthsS73 41 applications in the last 12 monthsS75 156 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Shafton

Shafton is a civil parish located within the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, near the border with West Yorkshire. The area encompasses the villages of Shafton and Shafton Two Gates, with a population that grew from 2,840 in 2001 to 3,447 by 2011. This growth may influence planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,395 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Barnsley district.

Property prices in Shafton show an average sale price of £168,074, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Shafton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Shafton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shafton 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 Shafton, 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, 27 planning applications were submitted near Shafton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 107 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (4), tree works (2).

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shafton?

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Shafton. The approval rate is 90%.

How long do planning decisions take near Shafton?

The average planning decision time near Shafton is 107 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 Shafton?

The planning approval rate near Shafton is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Shafton?

The most common type of planning application near Shafton is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shafton?

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