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Barnsley planning applications
2,303 applications. 94% approved. 70 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,303 planning applications from Barnsley. 373 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 94% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Barnsley: 664 applications received in the last year, 373 decisions published.
Barnsley takes a median of 70 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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2026/0856 Awaiting decision
14 Byrne Close, Barugh Green, Barnsley, S75 1NS
Erection of a single storey side extension
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2026/0845 Awaiting decision
5 Dark Lane, Barnsley, S70 6RE
Upward extension to convert existing bungalow into two storey dwellinghouse (Prior Notification - proposed enlargement of a dwellinghouse by constructing additional storeys Class AA)
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2026/0844 Awaiting decision
5 Dark Lane, Barnsley, S70 6RE
Erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 8m from the rear of the dwelling with a height of 2.9m (Prior Notification – Householder Larger Home Extension)
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2026/0843 Awaiting decision
62 Kirk Balk, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9HT
Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
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2026/0840 Awaiting decision
45 Haverhill Grove, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0DY
Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed infill front canopy area and enlarge window to front.
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2026/0825 Awaiting decision
Capitol Close, Dodworth, Barnsley
Overhead Line Planning Exemption
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2026/0837 Awaiting decision
Land at former Wombwell High School, Lundhill Road, Wombwell, Barnsley
Discharge of conditions 3 (Landscaping), 5 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 6 (HMMP), 7 (Biodiversity Mitigation Scheme), 8 (Drainage) and 12 (CMS) of application 2024/0696: Erection of 5no. residential dwellings with associated infrastructure and landscaping (Amended Description)
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2026/0839 Awaiting decision
Oak Tree Cottage, 1C Chapel Lane, Billingley, Barnsley, S72 0HZ
Discharge of conditions 3 (External Materials), 4 (Stone Sample), 5 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), 6 (Drainage), 7 (Drainage) and 12 (Ecology) of application 2026/0259: Demolition of existing dwelling (retrospective). Erection of 1no. detached dwelling with integral garages (Custom/Self-Build)
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2026/0835 Awaiting decision
Land west of Thurnscoe Bridge Lane, Thurnscoe, Rotherham
Discharge of conditions 17 (Highways Engineering Details), 18 (Roads and Footways to binder course), 19 (Off-site Highways Works) and (Addendum Travel Plan) of application 2024/1004: Erection of 289no. dwellings including associated infrastructure, open space and landscaping
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2026/0833 Awaiting decision
11 Rookdale Close, Redbrook, Barnsley, S75 2RY
Proposed single storey side extension to dwelling
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2026/0836 Awaiting decision
Land to the west of Thurnscoe Bridge Lane, Thurnscoe, Rotherham
Discharge of conditions 6 (CMS), 8 (Landscaping Timetable), 9 (WSI) and part discharge of condition 20 (Highway Condition Survey) of application 2024/1004: Erection of 289no. dwellings including associated infrastructure, open space and landscaping
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2026/0834 Awaiting decision
Land south of White Hart Road, Penistone, Barnsley
Erection of 51no. dwellings, open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure
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2026/0818 Awaiting decision
64 Strafford Walk, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3RB
Alterations to roof, hipped to gable and raising of ridge height to accommodate a loft conversion with dormers on northern elevation.
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2026/0830 Awaiting decision
Land west of Thurnscoe Bridge Lane, Thurnscoe, Rotherham
Discharge of conditions 11 (Acoustic Barriers), 13 (CEMP-B), 14 (Biodiversity Gain Plan), 15 (HMMP) and 16 (BEMP) of application 2024/1004: Erection of 289no. dwellings including associated infrastructure, open space and landscaping
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2026/0821 Awaiting decision
Land north of Hemingfield Road, Hemingfield, Barnsley
Part discharge of condition 11 (WSI) of application 2026/606: Reserved Matters application (with layout, scale, landscaping and appearance under consideration) for the erection of 173 dwellings, laying out of open space and associated infrastructure pursuant to outline planning consent 2024/0122 (Appeal APP/R4408/W/25/335991): Outline planning application for demolition of existing structures and erection of residential dwellings with associated infrastructure and open space. All matters reserved apart from access into the site
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2026/0820 Awaiting decision
22 High Ridge, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5HN
Installation of raised accessibility deck with glazed balustrade to rear of bungalow.
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2026/0824 Awaiting decision
Longfield House, Thurgoland Hall Fold, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7EA
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of single storey dwelling with associated parking and amenity area
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2026/0822 Awaiting decision
Emmanuel Methodist Church, Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, S75 1DT
Retrospective advertisement consent for a PVC banner
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2026/0817 Awaiting decision
Royd Moor House Farm, Royd Moor Road, Thurlstone, Sheffield, S36 7RD
Prior Approval for an agricultural building
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2026/0814 Awaiting decision
5 Haylock Close, Higham, Barnsley, S75 1PB
Erection of detached garage
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2026/0813 Awaiting decision
The Gables, Dean Street, Barnsley, S70 6EX
Change of use of Music School (Use Class F1A) to residential dwelling (Use Class C3)
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2026/0815 Awaiting decision
Land north of Upper Hoyland Road, Hoyland, Barnsley
Application for reserved matters (including layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) relating to outline application 2021/1519: Residential development of up to 19 dwellings and associated works (Outline with all matters reserved apart from means of access
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2026/0812 Awaiting decision
23 Bar Lane, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6GE
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning application 2023/0597: Demolition of existing property and outbuildings and erection of 5 detached dwellings (Amended Plans) to allow for changes to site layout and house types
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2026/0810 Awaiting decision
53 Keresforth Hall Road, Kingstone, Barnsley, S70 6NL
Installation of 2no. dormer windows on the front principal elevation and the replacement of existing chimneys with new GRP chimney stacks above the roof level (Amended Description)
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2026/0809 Awaiting decision
14 Dale Green Road Worsbrough Barnsley S70 5JX
Proposed single storey side extension to bungalow
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2026/0807 Awaiting decision
94A Grange Lane, Cundy Cross, Barnsley, S71 5QQ
Retrospective installation of ATM with fascia signage (Full Consent)
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2026/0806 Awaiting decision
94A Grange Lane, Cundy Cross, Barnsley, S71 5QQ
Retrospective installation of ATM with fascia signage (Advertisement Consent)
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2026/0805 Granted
32 Corporation Street, Barnsley, S70 4PQ
Certificate of Lawful Development for the existing use of a HMO (Use Class C4)
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2026/0796 Awaiting decision
33 Wellthorne Lane, Ingbirchworth, Sheffield, S36 7GJ
Front extension to detached side/rear garage at dwelling.
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2026/0794 Awaiting decision
27 Armroyd Lane, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8ES
Erection of a two-storey side extension, formation of a parking area to the front of the property and the widening of an existing dropped kerb.
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2026/0793 Awaiting decision
Darley Cottage, Ardsley Road, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4RQ
Conversion of existing detached garage/store to a residential annexe ancillary to Darley Cottage, including replacement of the garage door with glazed sliding doors and alterations to windows and doors.
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2026/0826 Awaiting decision
Toad Hole Farm, Thurgoland Hall Lane, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7BB
Overhead Line Planning Exemption
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2026/0823 Awaiting decision
Land off Hollin Moor Lane, Thurgoland, Sheffield
Overhead Line Planning Exemption
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2026/0792 Awaiting decision
5 Tollgate Close, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8QX
Removal of existing single storey side extension, single storey rear extension, rear conservatory, and detached garage to side, and erection of 2 storey rear extension and new detached garage to rear of dwelling.
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2026/0788 Awaiting decision
Flat Above, 1 Garden Street, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9AA
Erection of external staircase to first floor existing flat
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2026/0790 Awaiting decision
89 Park Road, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5DD
Proposed single storey rear extension to dwelling.
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2026/0789 Awaiting decision
Barnsley District General Hospital, Gawber Road, Old Town, Barnsley, S75 2EP
Installation of a solar PV carport canopy within the existing car park (Prior Approval)
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2026/0795 Awaiting decision
7 Hawkwell Bank, Ardsley, Barnsley, S71 5DX
Remove and replace Sorbus trees T14 and T15 within TPO 7/1997.
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2026/0785 Awaiting decision
4 Carrs Avenue Cudworth Barnsley S72 8FY
Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed conversion of a domestic garage to a sitting room and office
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2026/0786 Awaiting decision
Land north of Wood Walk, Platts Common, Barnsley
Discharge of conditions 6 (Landscape Management Plan) and 12 (Maintenance/Management of Carriageways/Footways/Landscaped Areas) of application 2023/0988: Residential development of 83no dwellings and associated works (Revised Plans)
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2026/0787 Granted
6 Aberford Grove, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8BE
Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed erection of a single storey side extension
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2026/0801 Awaiting decision
7 Egmanton Road Athersley North Barnsley S71 3PE
Proposed single storey side extension to dwelling
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2026/0778 Awaiting decision
5 Ainsdale Close, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4HL
Change of use from detached residential garage to dog grooming salon.
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2026/0776 Awaiting decision
7 The Glass Works, Barnsley, S70 1GW
Advertisement Consent to display 2no. fascia signs and 2no. projecting signs.
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2026/0781 Awaiting decision
Pule Hill Farm, Rag Lane, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7BA
Remove and replace 2 Beech trees and 1 Horse Chestnut and crown lift to 5m and crown clean the 3 Sycamore trees as shown on plan within G1 of TPO 3/1977.
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2026/0777 Awaiting decision
509 Rotherham Road Smithies Barnsley S71 1XB
Roof alteration to allow extension to loft conversion with rear dormer
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2026/0780 Awaiting decision
Land north of Shaw Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HH
Discharge of condition 26 (Construction Method Statement) of application 2022/0115: Residential development of up to 215 dwellings with associated car parking/garages, landscaping, public open space including both equipped and non-equipped areas of play, SUDS and drainage, with details of a new vehicular access onto Shaw Lane (Outline with all matters reserved apart from means of access)
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2026/0783 Awaiting decision
Unit 9, Dryden Road, Barnsley, S71 1JE
Advertisement consent for fascia signage; totem signage; hanging signs and electronic screens.
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2026/0782 Awaiting decision
9 Branksome Avenue, Barnsley, S70 6HX
Proposed replacement of existing rear conservatory with single storey extension to dwelling
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2026/0774 Awaiting decision
73 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, S75 1AF
Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed rear dormer and loft conversion.
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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2026/0787 Granted
6 Aberford Grove, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8BE
Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed erection of a single storey side extension
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2026/0805 Granted
32 Corporation Street, Barnsley, S70 4PQ
Certificate of Lawful Development for the existing use of a HMO (Use Class C4)
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2026/0620 Granted
Cawthorne Methodist Church, Darton Road, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4HR
New ramp with stone walls and railings to front door of church. Replacement door with aluminium double glazed double doors. Replacement of 5 x single glazed windows with double glazed slimline heritage aluminium fixed pane units.
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2026/0112 Granted
16 Limes Close Staincross Barnsley S75 6JS
Crown lift Beech tree T1 to 4m above ground level and crown clean and thin by 20% within TPO 18/2004.
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2026/0566 Granted
The Hayloft, Swithen Farm Huddersfield Road, Haigh, Barnsley, S75 4DG
Proposed single storey rear extension to dwellinghouse.
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2026/0585 Granted
Royd Hill Farm Royd Lane Higham Barnsley S75 1PH
Change of use of existing garage/outbuilding to residential annex including minor alterations to elevations and internal alterations.
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2026/0397 Granted
Penistone Coal Drops, Regency House, Land at St Mary's Street, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6DT
Variation of condition 2 of listed building consent application 2025/0244 which relates to 'Mixed use scheme consisting of: Conversion of Grade II listed Coal Drops into Class E retail; new build extension to Coal Drops with Class E restaurant unit: Conversion of existing Regency House into Air BnB unit; and new build office and light industrial units (Class E)' to make alterations to the proposed design and materials of the office and light industrial units (Listed Building Consent)
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2026/0711 Granted
56 Sheffield Road, Barnsley, S70 1HS
Lawful Development Certificate for partial rebuilding of the fire-damaged property (existing development)
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2026/0690 Granted
15 Tuscany Gardens, Barnsley, S70 3QH
Proposed side and rear extensions to dwelling
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2026/0652 Granted
Royd Moor House Farm, Royd Moor Road, Thurlstone, Sheffield, S36 7RD
Variation of condition 2 to allow for alterations to the design, siting, parking areas and landscaping relating to plot 1 of application 2024/0292: Demolition of agricultural buildings and erection of 5no. dwellings and associated driveways, garages and amenity space
The full record
Decisions between 2007 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,756 decisions from Barnsley between 2007 and 2026, part of 2,303 applications on record. Over that period 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,604 granted against 147 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 619 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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2007/0013 Granted
Knabbs Hall Farm Knabbs Lane Silkstone Common
Renewal of 2005/2151 Siting of Two Static Caravans.
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2007/0060 Granted
Netto Foodstore, The Lane, Midland Road, Royston, Barnsley.
Alterations to shop front and replacement plant enclosure
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2014/0611 Granted
58 Redbrook Road, Gawber, Barnsley, S75 2RS
Erection of outbuilding
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2014/0645 Granted
Hill Top Farm, Eastfield Lane, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7AY
Redesign of Plot 4 previously approved under 2010/0766 - Erection of 4 no. dwellings
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2014/0445 Granted
9 Park Hill Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 0BE
Erection of single storey front extension to dwelling
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2014/0673 Granted
Formerly Sunnymede, Huddersfield Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 7BX
Removal of conditions 14 and 15 (Relating to Code 3 and renewables) of app 2013/1098 - Erection of a block of 18 no. apartments.
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2015/1391 Granted
Old Hall Inn, 1 High Street, Great Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0EN
Erection of side garage/annex extension to dwelling
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2015/1018 Granted
97 High Street, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8NH
Erection of a single storey rear extension with a rearwards projection of 4m with a height to the eaves of 2.8m and 3.3m to the highest point. (Prior Notification Householder)
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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.
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 139 37%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 104 28%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 130 35%
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Applications by ward in Barnsley
- Central Ward 190
- Cudworth Ward 59
- Darfield 81
- Darton East Ward 104
- Darton West Ward 83
- Dearne North Ward 57
- Dodworth 105
- Dodworth, Stainborough and Tankersley Ward 32
- Hoyland Milton 33
- Hoyland Milton Ward 74
- Kingstone Ward 62
- Monk Bretton Ward 65
- North East Ward 85
- Old Town Ward 101
- Penistone East Ward 304
- Penistone Ward, Penistone West Ward 90
- Penistone West Ward 116
- Rockingham Ward 86
- Royston Ward 72
- St Helens Ward 42
- Stairfoot Ward 71
- Wombwell Ward 68
- Worsbrough Ward 74
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Barnsley decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Barnsley decided 373 planning applications. 94% 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 70 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Barnsley decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 373 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 37% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 65% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Barnsley decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1756 decisions from Barnsley between 2007 and 2026, out of 2,303 applications on record. Across that whole period 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Barnsley?
August 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 95 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.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Barnsley's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Barnsley: 2,303 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 373 decided, 94% approved, median 70 days to a decision. 664 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2007 and 2026: 1,756 in total, 92% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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