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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

28,071Searchable applications

406Recorded as pending

90%Approval rate · 25,713 approved or refused records

2,642Refused applications

23,071 approved · 2,642 refused · 1,552 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 28 Jan 2005 to 6 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 Decision2011/0699
Crown lift Copper Beech tree T1 within TPO 1/1992
89 Church Street, Gawber, Barnsley, S75 2RL
Received 8 Jun 2011
Final Decision2022/0453
Demolition of existing building and erection of 1no detached two storey dwelling and associated works
The Gate Inn, Chapel Road, Pilley, Barnsley, S75 3AR
Received 27 Apr 2022
Final Decision2007/0186
Display of three non illuminated pole mounted signs
Fairfield House, Churchfields, Barnsley, S70 2BH
Received 25 Jan 2007
Final Decision2009/0913
Erection of a single storey front and side extension to dwelling.
7 Hunters Avenue, Barnsley,
Received 14 Jul 2009
Final Decision2012/0321
Raising of roof height to accommodate loft conversion & installation of front dormers
Prospect House, Hill Street, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8DD
Received 13 Mar 2012
Final Decision2022/1094
Two storey side and single storey front extensions and retrospective two storey rear extension (Amended Description and Plans)
46 Reginald Road, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3HN
Received 21 Oct 2022
Final Decision2023/1031
Discharge of conditions 6 (EVC point), 7 (broadband), and 12 (Tree protection) of application 2021/0884 (Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of new two storey detached dwellinghouse with attached double garage and associated external works)
2 Rob Royd Lane, Barnsley, S70 6NR
Received 8 Nov 2023
Final Decision2020/0900
Change of use of dwellings (C3) to residential care home (4 person occupancy) (C2)
29 and 31 Chapel Street, Thurnscoe, Rotherham, S63 0QP
Received 13 Aug 2020
Withdrawn2018/1268
Residential development of 100 dwellings and associated works
Land North of Hoyland Road/ Hawshaw Lane, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Received 1 Oct 2018
Final Decision2023/1146
Crown reduce Sycamore trees T1, T2 and T3 by 30% as per BS3998:2010 within TPO 17/2005.
8 Foxmill View, Millhouse Green, Sheffield, S36 9AB
Received 18 Dec 2023
Final Decision2021/0847
Installation of an three air source heat pumps (Lawful development certificate for a proposed form of development)
Royston Leisure Centre, Station Road, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4EU
Received 16 Jun 2021
Final Decision2025/0208
Single storey rear extension and loft conversion to dwelling
36 Dovecliffe Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8UE
Received 17 Mar 2025
Appeal Decided2020/0573
Erection of outbuilding for use as a Dog Grooming Parlour in rear garden
157 Wilthorpe Road, Redbrook, Barnsley, S75 1JQ
Received 5 Jun 2020
Withdrawn2006/1613
Erection of indoor arena, associated stable block and car park (Reserved Matters).
Land at East Gawber Farm, Wakefield Road, Barnsley.
Received 13 Sept 2006
Final Decision2012/1086
Erection of a single storey extension to southern elevation of dwelling
4 FAIRFIELD Church Street, Penistone, Barnsley, S36 6AR
Received 27 Sept 2012
Final Decision2006/1597
Erection of rear conservatory (resubmission)
6 Haredon Close, Staincross, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 5QE
Received 8 Sept 2006
Final Decision2014/1214
Display of 1 no. internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 no. internally illuminated and 1 no. non-illuminated entrance signs, and 2 no. illuminated name plates/ATM surrounds to Bank
Natwest Bank, 26 Market Hill, Barnsley, S70 2QE
Received 15 Oct 2014
Final Decision2017/0368
Erection of front first floor extension to dwelling
16 Priest Royd, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5AJ
Received 16 Mar 2017
Final Decision2010/1459
Re-development of site to form 18 two and three storey apartments with four retail units at ground floor level (Extension of time limit 2006/0037)
Milk Storage Depot, Cromford Avenue, Athersley South, Barnsley, S71 352
Received 29 Nov 2010
Final Decision2019/1349
Erection of two storey side extension to dwelling
99 Roebuck Ridge, Jump, Barnsley, S74 0LU
Received 4 Nov 2019
Final Decision2021/0431
Alterations to dwelling including raising of roof, addition of dormers, and rendering of property (Resubmission)
16 Highfields, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield, S36 7JP
Received 8 Mar 2021
Final Decision2022/0718
Erection of 16m high monopole with equipment cabinet at base and associated ancillary works (Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed telecommunications installation)
Claycliffe Road Streetworks, Claycliffe Road, Barugh Green, Barnsley, S75 1HR
Received 7 Jul 2022
Final Decision2012/1327
Erection of front, side and rear extensions to dwelling.
51 Strafford Walk, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3RB
Received 30 Nov 2012
Final Decision2016/0163
Erection of single storey rear and single storey side extensions and installation of raised decking to dwelling
10 The Dards, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8FA
Received 17 Feb 2016

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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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