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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23,065 approved · 2,642 refused · 1,552 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Decision2023/0551
Two storey extension to rear of dwelling
98 Upper Hoyland Road, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9NL
Received 5 Jun 2023
Registered2026/0353
Variation of conditions 2 (Approved Plans and Documentation) of planning application 2025/0763(Residential development of 83no. dwellings and associated works (Revised Plans) to allow substitution of house types and minor layout changes) relating to hedge removal/replacement at the site entrance and tree removal adjacent to plot 48 to facilitate retaining structure.
Land North of Wood Walk, Platts Common, Barnsley
Received 22 Apr 2026
Final Decision2007/0215
Erection of a 2 storey rear extension to dwelling
71 Wood Walk Wombwell Barnsley S73 0NB
Received 12 Feb 2007
Final Decision2012/0377
Demolition of existing dwelling and garages & erection of 1no two storey dwelling with detached garages with annex
6 Cliff Hill Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4HJ
Received 27 Mar 2012
Final Decision2014/0093
Erection of agricultural building for the storage of agricultural equipment and fodder. (Prior Notification)
Mount Pleasant Farm, Cooper Lane, Hoylandswaine, S36 7JE
Received 23 Jan 2014
Final Decision2020/0410
Crown lift Hawthorn trees T2 and T3 to 2m above ground level and remove overhanging branches as shown on photograph SK03 from T3 within TPO 11/2004.
1 Latchmoor Close, Barnsley, S75 1EU
Received 16 Apr 2020
Final Decision2011/1237
Erection of single storey rear/side extension to dwelling
4 Crook House Court, Crook House Lane, Barnsley, S71 5EG
Received 29 Sept 2011
Final Decision2022/0749
Details of condition 3 [external facing materials] of planning permission 2022/0132 - Erection of two storey front extension and attached single storey extension
198 High Street, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4RS
Received 14 Jul 2022
Final Decision2020/1299
Change of use of land for use as ancillary to residential property, erection of link attached garage, and re-instatement of vehicular access
1 Flouch Mews, Hazlehead, Sheffield, S36 4AA
Received 10 Nov 2020
Final Decision2014/1108
Erection of a single storey front, rear and side extension to dwelling with a detached garage.
6 Foxroyd Close, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 5AR
Received 18 Sept 2014
Final Decision2018/0123
Proposed extension of site intended to accommodate gas powered generators for the provision of flexible energy generation (original app ref 2017/0615) - Revised site layout
Land at Redbrook Industrial Estate, Whaley Road, Barugh, Barnsley, S75 1HS
Received 26 Jan 2018
Final Decision2017/0209
Erection of rear and side single storey extensions to dwelling
5 Stainborough View, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5JA
Received 13 Feb 2017
Final Decision2011/0191
Display of three internally illuminated fascia signs to restaurant
Spencers Arms, Barugh Green Road, Barugh Green, Barnsley, S75 1JT
Received 11 Feb 2011
Final Decision2018/0479
Single storey outbuilding (Retrospective)
7 Quarry View, Smithies Lane, Smithies, Barnsley, S71 1NL
Received 13 Apr 2018
Final Decision2016/0807
Erection of single storey infill rear extension
50 Greenside, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6AZ
Received 5 Jul 2016
Final Decision2008/1758
Erection of front porch and conservatory, a front balcony and rear extension to dwelling (Resubmission)
Rock Cottage, The Old Rock Inn, Crane Moor Road, Crane Moor, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 7AT
Received 18 Nov 2008
Final Decision2010/1382
Residential Development (Outline) (2007/1375 Extension of time limit)
12 Ballfield Lane, Kexbrough, Barnsley
Received 5 Nov 2010
Final Decision2010/0729
Erection of an extension to side garage and side/rear conservatory extension to dwelling.
14 Meadow Drive, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9HL
Received 14 Jun 2010
Final Decision2012/0819
Change of use of former public house (Class A4) to dental practice (Class D1) and associated external alterations
Former Porters PH, 17 Milton Road, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9AU
Received 17 Jul 2012
Final Decision2026/0050
Certificate of Lawful Development - Proposed development of new Nursery building and associated access, play areas and canopy
The Forest Academy, Thornton Road, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3NG
Received 19 Jan 2026
Final Decision2005/1759
Demolish of existing detached dwelling (Conservation Area Consent)
21 Church Street Brierley Barnsley
Received 7 Oct 2005
Final Decision2016/0347
Internal alterations consisting of creation of 2 no. openings in the central dividing wall, existing access stair to basement to be removed and 1 no. opening to be formed at first floor front offices to connect (Listed Building Consent)
14 - 16 Market Hill, Barnsley, S70 2QE
Received 30 Mar 2016
Final Decision2022/0983
Demolish existing single storey rear extension and erection of single storey extensions to side and rear
44 Barber Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9RB
Received 23 Sept 2022
Final Decision2020/0629
Change of use of an existing building from a barn to a venue suitable for events, weddings etc.
Riddle Pit Farm, Flint Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth, HD9 2TR
Received 17 Jun 2020

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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.

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