The Portcullis, Pitt Street, Barnsley, S70 1BB

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by Barnsley

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• 26-28 Racecommon Road, Barnsley, S70 1BH

  2016/1380 Submitted 2 Nov 2016 150 yards away

  Change of use from A2 (Financial and Professional Services) to C3 (DwellingHouses) - Prior Notification

  Granted Prior approval 4 docs

• 20B Racecommon Road, Barnsley, S70 1BH

  2020/1077 Submitted 23 Sep 2020 150 yards away

  Update of existing 48-sheet advertising display to a 48-sheet digital advertising display

  Refused Advertising 4 docs

• Hope Mills, Racecommon Road, Barnsley, S70 1BH

  2021/1602 Submitted 30 Nov 2021 150 yards away

  Partial demolition of existing single storey dilapidated retail store to the rear of property and proposed erection of single storey extension to create 1no new retail unit (Class E)

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Andy Longden Studio, 26 - 28 Racecommon Road, Barnsley, S70 1BH

  2026/0092 Submitted 6 Feb 2026 150 yards away

  Change of use of the upper floors of the existing building from Class E to create 2x residential units (Use Class C3) with associated works including erection of external staircase to rear; installation of windows/door, and formation of car parking; and alterations to the existing ground floor commercial frontage.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 16 docs

• Ground Floor, 22 Pitt Street, Barnsley, S70 1AW

  2025/0791 Submitted 10 Sep 2025 200 yards away

  Proposed lawful development certificate for the change of use from Use Class E(b) - sale of food and drink for consumption mostly on the premises, to Use Class E(a) - Display/Sale of goods other than hot food.

  Withdrawn Lawful development 3 docs

• Morrisons Service Station and Customer Car Park, Lower Thomas Street, Barnsley, S70 1LQ

  2024/0638 Submitted 16 Jul 2024 200 yards away

  Erection of additional kiosk unit (Use Class E(a), creation of an EV charging zone, erection of four new jet wash structures, sub-station enclosure, LV panel, meter cabinet and associated works (AMENDED RED LINE BOUNDARY & PLANS).

  Granted Full applications 24 docs

• 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.

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  Received 17 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 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

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 2025/0992 Granted

  Woodlands Lodge, 106 Hawshaw Lane, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 0HH

  Change of use of existing Elderly Residential Care Home (Use Class C2) to Children's Residential Care Home (Use Class C2) and erection of a single storey extension to accommodate hydro pool, internal alterations, rendering, and associated works to car parking including the erection of retaining wall and installation of EV charging points (Amended Description and Plans).

  Received 17 Nov, published by the council 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/0605 Granted

  Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, Lockwood Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9JY

  Single storey extension to school, including teaching support spaces and associated external works

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Full applications