Upper Hoyland, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Hoyland, South Yorkshire.
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About Upper Hoyland
Upper Hoyland is a town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England. This area is subject to local planning regulations and developments, making it essential for potential applicants to stay informed about the specific guidelines and opportunities in this growing community.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Barnsley
- Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley South
- LSOA: Barnsley 028E
Crime Statistics
71 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 19
- anti-social-behaviour: 11
- other-theft: 10
- criminal-damage-arson: 6
- shoplifting: 6
- vehicle-crime: 6
- public-order: 5
- other-crime: 3
- drugs: 2
- burglary: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- theft-from-the-person: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Hoyland.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Hoyland.
- 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 Upper Hoyland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Upper Hoyland.
- - High Royd House, High Royd Lane, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9NW
Conversion of integral garage, first floor extension over the existing single storey garage and erection of a porch to create an annexe. Creation of additional parking spaces, following demolition of
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-10-03
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A brief summary of Upper Hoyland in South Yorkshire
Upper Hoyland is a town located within the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England. This area is subject to local planning regulations and developments, making it essential for potential applicants to stay informed about the specific guidelines and opportunities in this growing community.
The Upper Hoyland area recorded 71 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Upper Hoyland has one conservation area within its boundaries: Worsbrough. 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 Upper Hoyland includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Hoyland 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 Upper Hoyland
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Upper Hoyland. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Hoyland may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Hoyland were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hoyland Common planning applications
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- Worsbrough Bridge planning applications
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- Worsbrough Dale 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.