Westgate Plaza One, Westgate, Barnsley, S70 2DR

1. 18 Jun 2021

   Received by Barnsley

2. 13 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Lawful Development Certificate - Granted

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• Barnsley District Police Headquarters, Churchfield, Barnsley, S70 2DL

  2021/0965 Submitted 9 Jul 2021 73m away

  First floor extension above existing gym area to provide additional office accommodation

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs

• Westgate House, Westgate, Barnsley, S70 2DJ

  2025/0821 Submitted 22 Sep 2025 100m away

  Discharge of condition 03 in relation to application 2024/0001 "Change of use, refurbishment and erection of detached storage building at Westgate House to form the northern academy for vocal excellence."

  Withdrawn Conditions

• Magistrates Court, Churchfield , Barnsley, S70 2HW

  2016/1287 Submitted 13 Oct 2016 105m away

  Crown lift to 2m 1no. Weeping Willow (T1) within TPO 23/2008

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Barnsley Law Courts, The Court House, Westgate, Barnsley, S70 2HW

  2019/1559 Submitted 13 Dec 2019 105m away

  Crown lift Willow tree to give 3 - 4ft clearance above ground level and remove dead tree shown on plan within TPO 23/2008.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 52 - 56 Shambles Street, Barnsley, S70 2SH

  2021/0572 Submitted 19 Apr 2021 111m away

  Alterations to shop front including new disabled access door

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• Gateway Plaza, Sackville Street, Barnsley, S70 2RD

  2021/0844 Submitted 16 Jun 2021 126m away

  Installation of solar photovoltaic panels on roof top (Lawful development certificate for a proposed form of development)

  Withdrawn Lawful development 3 docs

• 2026/0669 Granted

  Wigfield Farm, Haverlands Lane, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70 5NQ

  Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed construction of a detached single storey building comprising three classrooms (Schedule 2, Part 7, Class M).

  14 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0727 Decided

  2 Green Lane, Barnburgh, Doncaster, DN5 7HR

  Certificate of Lawful Development for a proposed mobile home to be used as an ancillary outbuilding for the existing dwellinghouse

  1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0632 Granted

  36 Station Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3JE

  Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed use of a dwellinghouse as a remote taxi operators office of operations

  4 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0715 Decided

  3 Farrar Street, Barnsley, S70 6BS

  Certificate of Lawful Development for an existing HMO

  26 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 2026/0557 Granted

  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)

  9 Jul 2026 Lawful development