Search Smithies planning applications
28 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Smithies · updated daily · Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 39 Westgate, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2DSAwaiting decisionDemolition of attached garage and erection of a single storey side and rear extension to dwelling.HouseholderReceived 6 Nov 20262026/0784
- 4 Dale Close, Athersley South, Barnsley, S71 3PZAwaiting decisionErection of side garage extension.HouseholderReceived 5 Nov 20262026/0944
- 63 Chatsworth Road, Athersley South, Barnsley, S71 3QNAwaiting decisionProposed erection of single storey side extension to dwelling; alterations to rear elevation of dwelling; and formation of additional parking area to front of dwelling, including removal of existing gates and part of boundary wall and installation of new sliding gate (Amended Description).HouseholderReceived 2 Nov 20262026/0931
- 292 Carlton Road, Athersley South, Barnsley, S71 2BAAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension (revised scheme to that approved under 2023/0828)HouseholderReceived 12 Oct 20262026/0876
- Stagecoach Depot, Wakefield Road, Smithies, Barnsley, S71 1NUAwaiting decisionProposed electrification of existing bus depot including ground mounted chargers and associated infrastructure.FullReceived 9 Oct 20262026/0848
Planning in Smithies
- Approved
- 86%
- 37 of 39 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Smithies in the last 24 months, from Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Smithies
Postcode districts
S71 77 applications in the last 12 monthsS72 55 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 Smithies
Smithies is a residential area located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, approximately two miles north-east of the town centre. This proximity to the town centre makes it an attractive location for potential development and planning applications, catering to the needs of the local community.
Property prices in Smithies 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 Smithies 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 Smithies a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Smithies 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 Smithies, 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, 55 planning applications were submitted near Smithies. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (28), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (5). 9 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.