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Barnsley planning applications
618 applications. 91% approved. 64 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 618 planning applications from Barnsley. 85 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 91% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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2026/0577 Decided
Land at Bird Lane, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S36 8YD
Replace the existing open wire conductors in favour of an aerial bunched conductor
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2026/0575 Decided
38A Market Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9QH
Change of use of first floor flat from residential to independent hair and beauty salon
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2026/0576 Decided
Shell Fairfield Garage, Sheffield Road, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 0DP
Replacement of internally illuminated free standing advertising display (Advertisement Consent)
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2026/0571 Decided
2 - 4 Eldon Street, Barnsley, S70 2JB
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch
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2026/0568 Decided
53 Old Mill Lane, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7EG
Erection of single storey front extension at ground floor level, and single storey rear and side extensions to lower ground floor level of dwelling
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2026/0560 Granted
Former William Freeman Site, Wakefield Road, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6DN
Discharge of condition 18 (CMP) of application 2017/1718: Residential development for up to 102 dwellings with associated infrastructure and access (Outline with All Matters Reserved apart from access)
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2026/0566 Decided
The Hayloft, Swithen Farm Huddersfield Road, Haigh, Barnsley, S75 4DG
Proposed single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse.
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2026/0563 Decided
Manor Court, 31 Churchfield Lane, Kexbrough, Barnsley, S75 5DH
Discharge of conditions 3 (cycle storage) and 4 (bin storage) of application 2025/0093: Change of use of part of residential home to HMO (allowed at appeal).
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2026/0557 Decided
Birthwaite Business Park, Huddersfield Road, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5JS
Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed laying of hardstanding to form car parking area (under Schedule 2, Part 7, Class J of the GDPO)
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2026/0561 Decided
Wigfield Farm, Haverlands Lane, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5NQ
Prior notification for the demolition of portacabins and shed.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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2026/0376 Granted
8 Lidgett Road, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6GZ
Removal of rear single storey extension, and erection of new rear single storey extension to dwelling
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2026/0443 Granted
170 Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5TD
Demolish existing rear single storey extension and erection of 2 storey extension and formation of off street parking spaces.
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2026/0338 Granted
21 Spark Lane, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6AA
Prior Approval application for the change of use from Office (Use Class E(C)(i)) to a dwelling house (Use Class C3)
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2026/0343 Granted
Anchor Farm, Elmhirst Lane, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 4LD
Erection of extensions to the south-western and north-eastern elevations, including formation of a lower ground floor, first floor reconfiguration, with associated external works including terraces, balcony, and alteration to existing materials.
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2026/0390 Granted
19 Sunny Bank Drive, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8JG
Removal of existing conifers and replace with 2.5m high concrete post, concrete gravel boards and wooden or composite panel fence to part of boundary to dwelling.
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2026/0427 Granted
40 Meadowgates, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 8HX
Removal of rear conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension to dwelling
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2026/0434 Granted
17 Barnwell Crescent, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8EB
Single storey side extension to dwelling
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2026/0418 Granted
3A Queens Drive, Old Town, Barnsley, S75 2QJ
Discharge of conditions 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) and 4 (landscaping/trees) of application 2025/0956: Construction of single storey sectional concrete building for use as new storage (Amended Description).
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2026/0509 Granted
Belle Clive, Hartcliff Road, Cubley, Sheffield
Replace the existing open wire conductors in favour an Aerial Bunched Conductor
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2026/0560 Granted
Former William Freeman Site, Wakefield Road, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6DN
Discharge of condition 18 (CMP) of application 2017/1718: Residential development for up to 102 dwellings with associated infrastructure and access (Outline with All Matters Reserved apart from access)
The full record
Decisions between 2016 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 265 decisions from Barnsley between 2016 and 2026, part of 618 applications on record. Over that period 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 243 granted against 20 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 292 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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2016/0612 Granted
19 Calder Road, Bolton Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 8JH
Erection of single storey rear extension with rearwards projection of 4.4m with a height to the eaves of 2.2m and 4m to the highest point (Prior Notification Householder)
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2016/0610 Granted
Land adjacent Barkston Road, Carlton Industrial Estate, Barnsley, S71 3HU
Variation of conditions 2 and 4 of app 2015/1151 (Change of use of land to storage parking for plant/machinery and auction bay/car parking including laying of associated hardstanding and works) alterations to approved site/parking layout.
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2016/0068 Granted
Former Carlton Colliery, Shaw Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HU
Variation of conditions 3 and 6 of app 2015/0823 - to permit revised access arrangements and to increase the number of HGV traffic movements
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2016/1294 Granted
19 Calder Road, Bolton Upon Dearne , Rotherham , S63 8JH
Erection of a single storey rear extension to dwelling to form a bedroom with internal alterations
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2016/1467 Granted
Junction of Beech Street, Barnsley, S70 4HT
Erection of building containing 4 no apartments and associated external works.
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2016/1446 Granted
Jump Wesleyan Reform Church, Church Street, Jump, Barnsley, S74 0HZ
Erection of single storey extension to front of church.
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2016/1437 Granted
15 Cotterdale Gardens, Wombwell, Barnsley S73 0BX
Extension to front of dwelling and associated works
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2016/1443 Granted
Land at Hoyland Swaine Reservoir, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield, S36 7HB
Removal of existing 15m high lattice mast and replace with 18m lattice mast with 3 no antennas and 2 no transmission dishes equipment cabinets and ancillary development.
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2016/1491 Granted
2 Ratten Row, Dodworth , Barnsley , S75 3RZ
Erection of side 1st storey side extension and conversion of garage to provide additional living accommodation to dwelling.
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2016/1453 Granted
25 Worral Close, Ward Green, Barnsley S70 6TL
Erection of two story rear extension to dwelling.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 33 39%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 26 31%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 26 31%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Barnsley decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Barnsley decided 85 planning applications. 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Barnsley?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 64 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Barnsley decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 85 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 39% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 69% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Barnsley decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 265 decisions from Barnsley between 2016 and 2026, out of 618 applications on record. Across that whole period 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Barnsley?
May 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 74 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Barnsley: 618 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 85 decided, 91% approved, median 64 days to a decision. 361 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2016 and 2026: 265 in total, 92% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.