How long do planning decisions take near Thurgoland?

The average planning decision time near Thurgoland is 77 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Thurgoland?

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

How can I track planning applications near Thurgoland?

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Thurgoland, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thurgoland, South Yorkshire.

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About Thurgoland

Thurgoland is a village and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, positioned along the A629 road. Its status as a civil parish may influence local planning applications and development initiatives in the area, making it a relevant location for those researching planning matters.

Population: 1,991 (2021)

District: Barnsley

Website: http://www.thurgoland.org.uk//

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Area Information

Admin district: Sheffield
Parliamentary constituency: Penistone and Stocksbridge
LSOA: Sheffield 005B

Crime Statistics

4 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2
anti-social-behaviour: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Thurgoland.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Thurgoland based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Thurgoland.

- The Beeches, Halifax Road, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7AL
Removal of existing first-floor balcony and erection of part single storey and part two-storey extension with first-floor enclosed balcony to the rear of the dwellinghouse with new pitched roof over e
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-01-08
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- Bank Cottage, Thurgoland Bank, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7BR
Erection of storage building for equestrian purposes.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-11-14
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- Hillcrest House, Roper Lane, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7AA
2 storey and single storey rear extensions to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-09-23
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- Roper House, Roper House Lane, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7BL
Proposed alterations including ground floor bathroom fixtures, infills and openings to the family room and utility room, reposition bathroom wall, and, window and door replacement (Listed Building Con
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-05-15
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A brief summary of Thurgoland in South Yorkshire

Neighbourhood safety in Thurgoland is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Thurgoland includes 7 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, Thurgoland planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.thurgoland.org.uk//. 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 Thurgoland

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Thurgoland. The average decision time was 77 days.

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Thurgoland were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 75% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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