Royd-Lea, 19 Woodvale Close, Higham, Barnsley, S75 1PP

1. 6 Feb 2026

   Received by Barnsley

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Barnsley took a median of 70 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Barnsley for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Barnsley decided tree works applications in a median of 134 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Cowshed, Royd Hill Farm, Royd Lane, Higham, S75 1PH

  2020/0743 Submitted 10 Jul 2020 200 yards away

  Conversion of agricultural building into a dwellinghouse (Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use)

  Withdrawn Prior approval 6 docs
  Domestic

• Royd Hill Farm Royd Lane Higham Barnsley S75 1PH

  2026/0585 Submitted 17 Jul 2026 200 yards away

  Change of use of existing garage/outbuilding to residential annex including minor alterations to elevations and internal alterations.

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• Higham Cricket Club, Royd Lane, Higham, Barnsley, S75 1PH

  2022/1206 Submitted 21 Nov 2022 200 yards away

  Erection of cricket practice nets with 3no wicket lanes and associated 2.4m high weld mesh perimeter security fence

  Granted Full applications 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Pavilion Higham Cricket Club, Royd Lane, Higham, Barnsley, S75 1PH

  2016/0854 Submitted 19 Jul 2016 200 yards away

  Erection of cricket pavilion & formation of car park

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• Pavilion Higham Cricket Club, Royd Lane, Higham, Barnsley, S75 1PH

  2017/0685 Submitted 6 Jun 2016 200 yards away

  Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 2016/0854 - Erection of cricket pavilion and formation of car park to enable amendments to location and cladding material

  Granted Amendments 9 docs

• Land at Royd Lane, Higham, Barnsley, S75 1PH

  2016/0252 Submitted 10 Mar 2016 200 yards away

  Change of use from agricultural to equestrian and erection of 3 no. stables and a barn.

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 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.

  Received 13 Feb, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Trees
• 2026/0270 Granted

  90 High Street Shafton Barnsley S72 8NH

  Remove damaged Sycamore tree within TPO 13/2003

  Received 1 Apr, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Trees
• 2026/0504 Granted

  14 Lundhill Farm Mews, Hemingfield, Barnsley, S73 0PJ

  Crown reduce Sycamore tree marked on plan by 0.6m all around to remove a maximum of 30% of the trees leaf bearing structure to bring over extended limbs back into balance and crown clean within TPO 5/1993

  Received 22 Jun, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Trees
• 2026/0564 Granted

  15 Park Hollow Wombwell Barnsley S73 0HN

  Remove Willow tree shown on plan within TPO 7/1993

  Received 9 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Trees
• 2026/0401 Refused

  2 Kays Terrace, Stairfoot, Barnsley, S70 3EA

  Crown reduce trees T1-T13 by up to 3m in height to a uniform 12m across the group, reduce laterally all around by 1-2m, remove epicormic growth and crown clean within TPO 6/2005.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Trees