Wombwell, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wombwell, South Yorkshire.
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About Wombwell
Wombwell is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. As of the 2011 census, the town had a population of approximately 15,316, with data encompassing the wards of Wombwell, Darfield, and Stairfoot. This demographic information is relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the community size and potential development needs.
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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 South
- LSOA: Barnsley 026G
Crime Statistics
138 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 47
- anti-social-behaviour: 35
- criminal-damage-arson: 11
- vehicle-crime: 7
- other-crime: 7
- other-theft: 6
- public-order: 6
- possession-of-weapons: 5
- shoplifting: 5
- burglary: 4
- drugs: 4
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wombwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wombwell.
- 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 Wombwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Wombwell.
- - 101 Hough Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0EG
Cut back Poplar tree T1 back to the knuckles from previous pruning within TPO 10/1990
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 108 Hough Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0EF
Lawful development certificate for existing use as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-09-06
View full details - - Land off Wood Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0LH
Erection of access gate and resurfacing of service road
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 212 Hough Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0EX
Subdivision of existing townhouse to 2no. one bed flats and a studio flat with external alterations including rooflight, rear dormer and external staircase
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Wombwell in South Yorkshire
Wombwell is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. As of the 2011 census, the town had a population of approximately 15,316, with data encompassing the wards of Wombwell, Darfield, and Stairfoot. This demographic information is relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the community size and potential development needs.
Property prices in Wombwell show an average sale price of £185,610, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Wombwell area recorded 138 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.
Wombwell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Elsecar. 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 Wombwell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI; 11 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, Wombwell 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 Wombwell
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Wombwell. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 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 Wombwell.
The average decision period of 84 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 Wombwell were full planning applications (5), tree works (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.