Stairfoot, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stairfoot, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stairfoot are administered by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stairfoot
Stairfoot is a ward located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, nestled at the bottom of a valley between two small hills along the historic route from Barnsley to Doncaster. This area is bordered by the villages of Kendray and Ardsley, making it a significant location for planning applications due to its unique topography and surrounding communities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £168,074 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Barnsley
- Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley North
- LSOA: Barnsley 010J
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stairfoot.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stairfoot.
- 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 Stairfoot based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Stairfoot.
- - Tesco Supermarket, Wombwell Lane, Stairfoot, Barnsley, S70 3NS
Installation of 3 x 2 fan gas cooler and 3 x Compressor Packs positioned on a new concrete plinth with associated 2.7m high Hit and Miss Timber fence and access gate.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Land adjacent to 1 Grange Lane, Stairfoot, Barnsley, S71 5AA
Repositioning of 2no. existing 48 sheet paper and paste advertising displays
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Tesco Supermarket Car Park, Wombwell Lane, Stairfoot, Barnsley, S70 3NS
Erection of restaurant/drive-thru pod (Use Class E(b) and Sui Generis) with refuse area and landscaping, and alterations to existing car parking.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - The Old Chapel, Chapel Street, Ardsley, Barnsley, S71 5AY
Conversion from design studio/antiques showroom into a single dwelling (Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-05-25
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A brief summary of Stairfoot in South Yorkshire
Stairfoot is a ward located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, nestled at the bottom of a valley between two small hills along the historic route from Barnsley to Doncaster. This area is bordered by the villages of Kendray and Ardsley, making it a significant location for planning applications due to its unique topography and surrounding communities.
Property prices in Stairfoot show an average sale price of £168,074, 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 Stairfoot a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stairfoot includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stairfoot Brickworks SSSI, Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Stairfoot 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 Stairfoot
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Stairfoot. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 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 Stairfoot.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Stairfoot take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Stairfoot were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Kendray planning applications
- Measborough Dike planning applications
- Ardsley planning applications
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- Swaithe planning applications
- Low Laithes planning applications
- Hoyle Mill planning applications
- Lundwood planning applications
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.