How long do planning decisions take near Swaithe?

The average planning decision time near Swaithe is 81 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 Swaithe?

The planning approval rate near Swaithe is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Swaithe?

The most common type of planning application near Swaithe is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Swaithe?

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Swaithe, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Swaithe, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Swaithe 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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Area Information

Admin district: Barnsley
Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley North
LSOA: Barnsley 013B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Swaithe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Swaithe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Swaithe.

- Rosebower, Caulk Lane, Swaithe, Barnsley, S70 3QG
Removal and replacement of one rotting window in the northern elevation (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-03-26
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- Swaithe Villa Lodge, Mitchell Street, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 3QF
Temporary siting of static caravan for the purpose of agricultural workers (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-10-04
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A brief summary of Swaithe in South Yorkshire

Swaithe is a settlement located in South Yorkshire, England.

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Swaithe includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stairfoot Brickworks SSSI, Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI; 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 Swaithe

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Swaithe. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 Swaithe.

The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Swaithe were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (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, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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