How long do planning decisions take near West Green?

The average planning decision time near West Green is 72 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 West Green?

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

How can I track planning applications near West Green?

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West Green, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Green, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in West Green 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: £168,074 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Barnsley
Parliamentary constituency: Barnsley North
LSOA: Barnsley 007D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 West Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of West Green in South Yorkshire

West Green is a settlement located in South Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in West Green 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 West Green a particularly low-crime area.

West Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Carlton. 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 West Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (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, West Green 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 West Green

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near West Green. The average decision time was 72 days.

The average decision period of 72 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 West Green 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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