Smithley, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Smithley, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Smithley are administered by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £185,610 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Barnsley
• Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley South
• LSOA: Barnsley 020F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Smithley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Smithley.

• Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
• Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
• Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
• Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
• Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
• Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
• Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
• Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Smithley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Smithley.

1. - 5 Wainwright Place, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8LY
   Two storey side extension
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-06-09
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A brief summary of Smithley in South Yorkshire

Smithley is a settlement located in South Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Smithley show an average sale price of £185,610, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Smithley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Smithley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stairfoot Brickworks SSSI, Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI; 17 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Smithley 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.

Planning Activity in Smithley

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Smithley.

The most common application types near Smithley were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.