Staincross, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Staincross, South Yorkshire.
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About Staincross
Staincross is a village in South Yorkshire, England, located near the border with West Yorkshire and approximately 3 miles from Barnsley. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it now falls under the Barnsley Central borough constituency and is situated within the Darton East ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley. The village’s rich history includes its namesake, the Staincross wapentake, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.
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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: Penistone and Stocksbridge
- LSOA: Barnsley 016B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Staincross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Staincross.
- 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 Staincross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Staincross.
- - 189 Greenside, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6AZ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed conversion of existing integral garage to additional living space.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 10 Wakefield Road, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6JX
First floor rear and side extension, alterations to roof, creation of front dormer and rear and front balconies to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-09-27
View full details - - Grantley House, 14 Staincross Common, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6JD
Erection of detached garden room to rear of dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-09-27
View full details - - 12 Staincross Common, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6JD
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 1no. dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Dial A Ride, Noroyds, Wakefield Road, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6DL
Change of use of land to car sales
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - 14 Limes Close, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6JS
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension (to replace existing conservatory) and erection of rear covered area to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - Advertising Stand Bury Road Haslingden Rossendale
Advertisement Consent: Installation of a temporary information stand and viewing platform to publicise the big lamp project
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Rossendale | Date: 2023-06-23
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A brief summary of Staincross in South Yorkshire
Staincross is a village in South Yorkshire, England, located near the border with West Yorkshire and approximately 3 miles from Barnsley. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it now falls under the Barnsley Central borough constituency and is situated within the Darton East ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley. The village’s rich history includes its namesake, the Staincross wapentake, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.
Property prices in Staincross 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 Staincross a particularly low-crime area.
Staincross has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Staincross includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Staincross
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Staincross. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Staincross.
The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Staincross were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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