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Shafton, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Shafton, South Yorkshire. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.

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About Shafton - Planning Applications & Local Development

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 other 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Shafton, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.