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Barnsley Metropolitan

Barnsley Metropolitan is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Search any postcode in Barnsley Metropolitan to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

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Planning Application Types in Barnsley Metropolitan

Based on 214 applications tracked between 2026-04-12 and 2026-08-27.

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Planning Application

116 applications

54% of all applications

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Householder

72 applications

34% of all applications

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Tree Works

19 applications

9% of all applications

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Listed Building

6 applications

3% of all applications

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Prior Approval

1 applications

0% of all applications

bar_chart Barnsley Metropolitan Planning Statistics

214
Applications tracked
163
Unique locations
Planning Application
Most common type
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Data period: 2026-04-12 to 2026-08-27 · Updated 2 September 2026

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What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Barnsley Metropolitan

PlanWatch currently holds 214 Barnsley Metropolitan planning records across 163 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-04-12 to 2026-08-27. The most common categories in this dataset are Planning Application (116), Householder (72), Tree Works (19).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

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Recent Planning Applications in Barnsley Metropolitan

Latest applications submitted to Barnsley Metropolitan council.

2026/0689 2026-08-27

Installation of external ATM to shopfront

75 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, S75 1AA

Registered
2026/0710 2026-08-25

Notice for Electricity Act 1989: Overhead Lines

Eastfield House, Eastfield Lane, Hood Green, Sheffield, S35 7AY

Registered
2026/0709 2026-08-24

Discharge of condition 24 (Foul and Surface Water Drainage Details) 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)

Land north of Shaw Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HH

Registered
2026/0708 2026-08-24

Discharge of condition 3 (CMS) of application 2025/0461: Installation of a 5m Galvanised Sculpture, on a 1m foundation

Between Woodbine Cottage and Holly Grove Roundabout, Barnsley Road, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S72 0JE

Registered
2026/0659 2026-08-23

Proposed conservatory to rear, and re-siting of rear access steps and railing to dwelling

40 Moorland Avenue, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6NH

Registered

Objecting to a Planning Application in Barnsley Metropolitan

Barnsley Metropolitan Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Barnsley Metropolitan's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

gavel Overlooking and loss of privacy gavel Loss of light or overshadowing gavel Noise and disturbance gavel Traffic and parking gavel Overbearing impact and scale gavel Character of the area gavel Drainage and flooding gavel Loss of trees

Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Barnsley Metropolitan Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — Barnsley Metropolitan Planning

How do I check planning applications in Barnsley Metropolitan? expand_more
Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in Barnsley Metropolitan. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.
How do I object to a planning application in Barnsley Metropolitan? expand_more
To object to a planning application in Barnsley Metropolitan, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the Barnsley Metropolitan council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.
How long does planning permission take in Barnsley Metropolitan? expand_more
Most planning applications in Barnsley Metropolitan are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.
Can I get alerts for new planning applications in Barnsley Metropolitan? expand_more
You can search and save a postcode for Barnsley Metropolitan in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add instant email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode.
What planning applications don't need permission in Barnsley Metropolitan? expand_more
Some developments in Barnsley Metropolitan fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with Barnsley Metropolitan council before starting work.
Can planning applications affect my property value in Barnsley Metropolitan? expand_more
Planning applications near your home in Barnsley Metropolitan may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.
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Planning Guides for Barnsley Metropolitan Residents

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How to Object to a Planning Application
Your rights as a neighbour
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Permitted Development Rights Explained
What you can build without permission
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Planning Permission Process
Complete guide from application to decision
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Conservation Areas & Planning
Extra restrictions and protections
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Party Wall Act Explained
Building near a shared boundary
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Planning Enforcement
When rules are broken
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How to Appeal a Planning Decision
Your options after a refusal
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Planning Permission Costs
2025 fee schedule and what to expect
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How Long Does Permission Take?
Timescales from application to decision
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Material Planning Considerations
What councils must and can't consider
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Can Permission Be Refused?
Common reasons and what to do next
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Retrospective Planning Permission
Applying after building without consent
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How to View Planning Applications Near You
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Do I Need Planning Permission For...?

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Specialist Topics

🔄 Change of Use 🏛️ Listed Buildings 🏢 Flats & HMOs 🌳 Trees & TPOs 🏕️ Mobile Homes & Caravans 📋 Section 106 Agreements

Common Planning Situations

🏗️ Building Too Close to Boundary ☀️ Extension Blocking My Light 🛑 Can I Stop a Planning Application? 🏘️ New Housing Development Near Me 🏢 Commercial in Residential Area ⚠️ Built Without Permission 📡 Phone Mast Near Me 🏡 Garden Room & Outbuilding 🔄 Pub/Shop Converting to Flats ✋ How to Stop a Planning Application 🔨 Neighbour Building Extension

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