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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates

28,066Searchable applications

407Recorded as pending

90%Approval rate · 25,707 approved or refused records

2,642Refused applications

23,065 approved · 2,642 refused · 1,552 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 28 Jan 2005 to 6 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Council contacts

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas17 mapped area records

Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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More application records

Final Decision2012/1057
Erection of front porch extension to dwelling.
17 Alexandra Terrace, Ardsley, Barnsley, S71 5AZ
Received 19 Sept 2012
Final Decision2006/0242
Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extensions to dwelling
4 Tredis Close Monk Bretton Barnsley South Yorkshire S71 2AL
Received 7 Feb 2006
Final Decision2010/0489
Demolition of existing garage and erection of side attached garage
1 MATTHEW GAP THURLSTONE SHEFFIELD S36 9RQ
Received 27 Apr 2010
Final Decision2013/0155
Erection of 2 no. self contained apartments with integral garages
Land adjacent Barnsley Hospice Shop, School Street, Stairfoot, Barnsley, S70 3PT
Received 11 Feb 2013
Final Decision2006/1295
Temporary market comprising 50 stalls required for the duration of the redevelopment of the market area (Outline).
Site at Peel Square/ Queen Street/ part May Day Green/ Metropolitan Centre/ Cheapside and New Street, Barnsley
Received 4 Aug 2006
Final Decision2019/1573
Hybrid planning application for a development up to 102,193sqm of employment uses (use classes B1/B2 and B8) and associated works including provision of internal access roads, drainage and landscaping, a) Outline with all matters reserved apart from means of access; and b) full application for associated earthworks and creation of access points including new roundabout to access Local Plan allocation site ES15.
Land to the north and south of Dearne Valley Parkway, Hoyland, Barnsley
Received 23 Dec 2019
Final Decision2011/1369
Display of non-illuminated projecting sign and 2 fascia signs
Permanent Building, Regent Street, Barnsley, S70 2AF
Received 1 Nov 2011
Final Decision2015/0177
Erection of two storey hide to replace existing hide.
Broomhill Flash Nature Reserve, Everill Gate Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley
Received 18 Feb 2015
Final Decision2021/1658
Conversion of some of the office space to allow for a new small cinema room with adjacent bar; cafe/community room space; kitchen; exhibition space; reconfigured toilet facilities; retained Council Chambers and an office; improved accessibility with modified internal steps to allow for 2 new platform lifts, to create a mixed use building. Externally, new steps and a ramp to one of the existing doors to provide a central main entrance to the building
Penistone Town Hall, Offices, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6DY
Received 13 Dec 2021
Final Decision2009/0113
Erection of boundary wall and pillars with wrought iron fencing
37 Kingfisher Drive, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0UX
Received 16 Jan 2009
Final Decision2011/0698
Erection of single storey front extension, front canopy, two storey side extension and single storey rear extension to dwelling.
90 Park View, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8PY
Received 9 Jun 2011
Registered2026/0774
Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed rear dormer and loft conversion.
73 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, S75 1AF
Received 15 Sept 2026
Final Decision2024/0193
Replacement signage comprising 1no. projecting sign, 1no. fascia sign, 1no. ATM surround and decals, statutory signage and safety manifestation, and installation of a new window vinyl and respraying of door frame
2 - 4 Eldon Street, Barnsley, S70 2JB
Received 5 Mar 2024
Final Decision2010/1337
Removal of Sycamore Trees T1 and T2 within TPO 13/1999.
34 High Street, Penistone, Barnsley, S Yorks, S36 6BS
Received 27 Oct 2010
Final Decision2015/0910
Erection of side attached garage extension to dwelling
3 Stainmore Close, Silkstone, Barnsley, S75 4NX
Received 27 Jul 2015
Final Decision2008/1240
Erection of a rear conservatory extension to dwelling
3 Trewan Court,Monk Bretton,Barnsley,South Yorkshire S71 2LE
Received 28 Jul 2008
Withdrawn2016/0830
Erection of single storey side extension to dwelling
9 Kenwood Close, Stairfoot, Barnsley, S70 3EJ
Received 5 Jul 2016
Final Decision2024/0312
Erection of porch to front of 2 storey detached dwelling.
10 Summerford, Ingbirchworth, Sheffield, S36 7GS
Received 9 Apr 2024
Final Decision2023/0596
Erection of two storey rear extension including rear rooflights to house
3 Summerford, Ingbirchworth, Sheffield, S36 7GS
Received 15 Jun 2023
Final Decision2020/0901
Demolition of existing building and erection of 3 no 2 storey townhouses
Midland Works, Filey Avenue, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4PZ
Received 13 Aug 2020
Final Decision2011/1002
Erection of rear/side single storey extension to dwelling.
37 Pagnell Avenue, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0RF
Received 10 Aug 2011
Appeal Decided2021/0791
Erection of bungalow
Rear of 109 Barnsley Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8JH
Received 28 May 2021
Final Decision2020/0447
Crown clean and thin by 20% 1 Poplar tree and 2 Sycamore trees within TPO 6/1993.
8 Langford Close, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3TP
Received 5 May 2020
Final Decision2021/0488
Erection of single storey extension to the side/rear of dwelling
3 Oakwood Road, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4EZ
Received 6 Apr 2021

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What these statistics cover

These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.

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