How long do planning decisions take near Wortley?

The average planning decision time near Wortley 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 Wortley?

The most common type of planning application near Wortley is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wortley?

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Wortley, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wortley, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wortley are administered by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wortley

Wortley is a village and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, with a population that grew from 579 in 2001 to 626 in 2011. Historically significant, Wortley is noted in the 1086 Domesday Book as Wirtleie, making it a point of interest for planning applications that may consider its heritage and community development.

Population: 687 (2021)

District: Barnsley

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Area Information

Admin district: Barnsley
Parliamentary constituency: Penistone and Stocksbridge
LSOA: Barnsley 027A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wortley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wortley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Wortley.

- Ben Venuto, The Avenue, Wortley, Sheffield, S35 7DB
Single storey side and rear extension with solar panels, front porch and conversion of loft with dormers to the rear roof pitch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2025-01-15
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A brief summary of Wortley in South Yorkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wortley a particularly low-crime area.

Wortley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wortley. 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 Wortley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wharncliffe Crags SSSI; 17 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Wortley

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Wortley. 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 Wortley were full planning applications (1). 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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