Search Wombwell planning applications
23 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Wombwell · updated daily · Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 35 Wood Walk Wombwell Barnsley S73 0LZAwaiting decisionRemove Sweet Chestnut shown in photos within TPO 18/1975.Tree Preservation Order (TPO)Received 26 Oct 20262026/0916
- 28 Marsh Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0AGAwaiting decisionErection of single storey front extension to dwelling.HouseholderReceived 13 Oct 20262026/0797
- Land at former Wombwell High School, Lundhill Road, Wombwell, BarnsleyAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 3 (Landscaping), 5 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 6 (HMMP), 7 (Biodiversity Mitigation Scheme), 8 (Drainage) and 12 (CMS) of application 2024/0696: Erection of 5no. residential dwellings with associated infrastructure and landscaping (Amended Description)Discharge of ConditionsReceived 29 Sep 20262026/0837
- 1 Grange Court, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0EZApprovedFell Ash tree marked on location plan within TPO 5/1992Tree Preservation Order (TPO)Received 22 May 2026Decided 28 Oct 20262026/0411
- 1 Grange Court, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0EZAwaiting decisionRemove Ash tree and Horse Chestnut tree marked on the plan within TPO 5/1992Tree Preservation Order (TPO)Received 22 May 20262026/0413
Planning in Wombwell
- Approved
- 88%
- 30 of 33 decided
- Decision time
- about 19 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wombwell in the last 24 months, from Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Wombwell
Postcode districts
S73 41 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
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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.
Property prices in Wombwell show an average sale price of £168,074, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wombwell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Wombwell has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wombwell, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Wombwell. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 133 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (19), tree works (8), discharge of conditions (3).
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (50% success rate).