How long do planning decisions take near Upper Tankersley?

The average planning decision time near Upper Tankersley is 50 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 Upper Tankersley?

The planning approval rate near Upper Tankersley is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Tankersley?

The most common type of planning application near Upper Tankersley is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper Tankersley?

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Upper Tankersley, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Tankersley, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Upper Tankersley 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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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: Barnsley North
LSOA: Barnsley 004E

Crime Statistics

39 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 7
violent-crime: 7
other-theft: 5
vehicle-crime: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 4
public-order: 3
shoplifting: 3
drugs: 2
other-crime: 2
burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Tankersley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Tankersley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Upper Tankersley in South Yorkshire

Upper Tankersley is a settlement located in South Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Upper Tankersley show an average sale price of £185,610, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Upper Tankersley area recorded 39 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Upper Tankersley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI; 8 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 Tankersley 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 Tankersley

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Upper Tankersley. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Upper Tankersley.

The average decision time of 50 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 Tankersley were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% 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 was submitted.

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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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