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Planning in Shafton Two Gates

Approved
95%
19 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 15 weeks
on average

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

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Around Shafton Two Gates

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.

Planning authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Shafton Two Gates

Shafton Two Gates is a civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, bordering West Yorkshire. The area includes the villages of Shafton and Shafton Two Gates, with a population that grew from 2,840 in 2001 to 3,447 in 2011. This demographic information may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the region.

Property prices in Shafton Two Gates show an average sale price of £168,074, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shafton Two Gates area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Shafton Two Gates 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 Two Gates 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 Two Gates, 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near Shafton Two Gates. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), outline applications (3), tree works (2).

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (80% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shafton Two Gates?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Shafton Two Gates. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Shafton Two Gates?
The average planning decision time near Shafton Two Gates is 106 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 Two Gates?
The planning approval rate near Shafton Two Gates is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shafton Two Gates?
The most common type of planning application near Shafton Two Gates is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shafton Two Gates?
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