Planning applications in Barnsley

From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.

Town Planner Pro holds 28,374 planning applications from the planning register of Barnsley, read in full from 2006 to 5 November 2026. Of the 25,357 approved or refused, 89% were approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 9 November 2026.

28,374

applications held

89%

of those approved or refused, approved

1,560

withdrawn

418

pending on the register

By year

By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.

Year	Applications	Approved	Refused	Withdrawn	% approved
2026 to date	857	504	31	22	94%
2025	985	800	67	28	92%
2024	954	820	40	48	95%
2023	1,032	842	76	72	92%
2022	1,163	916	104	79	90%
2021	1,548	1,222	154	89	89%
2020	1,289	1,050	126	59	89%
2019	1,330	1,107	97	78	92%
2018	1,231	1,024	94	52	92%
2017	1,330	1,107	84	70	93%
2016	1,190	970	56	77	95%
2015	1,157	935	76	69	92%
2014	1,203	958	85	77	92%
2013	1,212	955	82	82	92%
2012	1,286	1,040	108	104	91%
2011	1,458	1,129	153	139	88%
2010	1,392	1,118	136	103	89%
2009	1,437	1,135	162	106	88%
2008	1,783	1,372	267	91	84%
2007	2,093	1,645	355	64	82%
2006	2,122	1,745	297	48	85%

82% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.

The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for Barnsley.

Newest applications in Barnsley

The 40 most recently validated, newest first.

Pendingvalid 5 November 20262026/0804
Land North of Partridge Dale, Silkstone Common, Barnsley, S75 4RZ
Erection of agricultural livestock welfare building
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Pendingvalid 3 November 20262026/0937
23 Rose Hill Drive, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3LY
Crown reduce Ash tree T1 all around and in height by 2m and remove epicormic growth from main stem within TPO 10/1988
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 2 November 20262026/0887
St Barnabas Church, Old Mill Lane, Barnsley, S71 1PN
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of application 2024/0621: Conversion of buildings to create nine dwellings (Use Class C3) and associated works, including demolition of existing extensions, alterations to exterior and formation of first floor.
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 2 November 20262026/0933
42 Carr Lane, Pilley, Barnsley, S75 3BE
Installation of rear flat roof dormer extension with a 'Juliet' window above existing side extension.
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Pendingvalid 31 October 20262026/0847
3 Gilder Way, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8WP
Erection of detached single storey outbuilding to rear of dwelling.
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 30 October 20262026/0929
11 Chapel Lane, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6AQ
Remove and replace Oak tree T1 within TPO 121/1974.
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 30 October 20262026/0928
Land East of Barnsley Road, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield
Permission in principle for up to 9 dwellings
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 29 October 20262026/0927
Land Adjacent to 1 Rectory Lane, Thurnscoe, Rotherham
Erection of a 2 bedroom dormer dwelling
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Pendingvalid 29 October 20262026/0754
1 The Cloisters, Worsbrough Village, Barnsley, S70 5LT
Conversion of existing attached garage to a habitable room and the erection of front boundary fencing.
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 28 October 20262026/0926
Carlton Resource Centre, Spring Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3EX
Reduction of trees within a Conservation Area and the felling of a tree
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Pendingvalid 28 October 20262026/0925
15 Silkstone Close
 Pilley
 Barnsley
 S75 3AZ
Erection of a single-storey rear extension to dwelling (Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Development).
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 27 October 20262026/0920
Premdor, Birthwaite Business Park, Huddersfield Road, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5JS
Installation of further extract and filtration plant and associated works - including retaining wall.
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Pendingvalid 27 October 20262026/0919
6 Bourne Walk, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6JQ
Discharge of conditions 4 (Drainage), 5 (Materials) and 7 (Drainage) of application of 2026/0307: Demolition of existing detached bungalow and erection of detached dwelling (Custom/Self Build) (Amended Plans)
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 26 October 20262026/0916
35 Wood Walk
 Wombwell
 Barnsley
 S73 0LZ
Remove Sweet Chestnut shown in photos within TPO 18/1975.
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Pendingvalid 26 October 20262026/0405
109 Upper Hoyland Road, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9NL
Erection of single storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
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Pendingvalid 26 October 20262026/0915
Brierley Village Club, Church Street, Brierley, Barnsley, S72 9JG
Discharge of conditions 3 (boundary treatments), 4 (cycle parking), 9 (biodiversity enhancements) and 10 (Ecological Clerk of Works) of application 2025/0831 which relates to the Change of use and conversion of vacant village club (Use Class F1e) to three residential units (Use Class C3). Including demolition of existing single storey extension.
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 26 October 20262026/0896
22 Blacker Road, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 6BS
Conversion and extensions to form takeaway restaurant with flat above
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 24 October 20262026/0849
4 Newtown Avenue, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8DZ
Erection of single storey rear extension; raised patio and associated boundary treatments
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Pendingvalid 23 October 20262026/0873
14 East View, Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8LR
Erection of single storey side extension to dwelling (part retrospective)
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Pendingvalid 22 October 20262026/0914
C R Joinery, Cote Lane, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7AE
Conversion of the ground floor storage area of the former chapel to residential use for 1no. 1 bed 2-person self-contained flat
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 22 October 20262026/0879
5 Alexander Gardens, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4EW
Erection of first floor side and rear extension, and change of roof of existing single storey rear extension to dwelling
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 22 October 20262026/0870
9 - 11 High Street, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8NF
Change of use of No 9 (retail) to residential to form part of the adjoining dwelling (No 11).
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 22 October 20262026/0912
Land Adjacent to 14 Windhill Drive, Staincross, Barnsley, S75 5BL
Demolition of former garages and construction of 1no. detached dwellinghouse
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 21 October 20262026/0646
10 Wood End Court, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3UA
Erection of a two storey and single storey rear, and single storey front extensions to dwelling
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Pendingvalid 21 October 20262026/0905
17 Wilbrook Rise
 Redbrook
 Barnsley
 S75 1JD
Crown lift lowest branch from Oak tree T1 back into canopy line and reduce by 2m away from neighbouring property within TPO 12/1975.
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 21 October 20262026/0911
Penistone Church Football Club, Church View Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6AT
Installation of a synthetic turf football pitch and ancillary items including hardstanding spectator areas, goal storage area, storage container and fencing to replace an existing natural grass football pitch and the retention of existing facilities including floodlighting, spectator stands and clubhouse buildings.
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 21 October 20262026/0908
28 The Green, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6BL
Felling of cherry tree and reduction in 2m of height of apple tree within a Conservation Area
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Pendingvalid 21 October 20262026/0906
Sable Cottage, 15 Prospect, Thurlstone, Sheffield, S36 9RA
Crown lift of Portuguese Laurel tree within a Conservation Area to give 3m ground clearance and reduce lateral growth into property by 2m
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 21 October 20262026/0907
Shrewsbury House, 12 Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6DY
Felling of hazel tree within a Conservation Area
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Pendingvalid 21 October 20262026/0800
Land North of Stacey Crescent, Grimethorpe, Barnsley
Outline application with some matters reserved, with access and siting to be considered at this stage, for the erection of 5no. 2-bed bungalows/dormer-bungalows.
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 20 October 20262026/0899
Woodlands Lodge, 106 Hawshaw Lane, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 0HH
Remove Beech tree T8 within TPO 6/1992.
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Pendingvalid 20 October 20262026/0901
Units 5 to 7, Maple Park, Maple Road, Tankersley, Barnsley, S75 3DP
Retrospective advertisement consent for 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign
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Pendingvalid 20 October 20262026/0897
23 Church Street, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4HL
Change of use of part of ground floor from E(a) Retail to E(b) Food and Drink; part demolition and replacement of section of two storey building to rear; erection of two storey rear extension to accommodate stairs access to existing flat; associated alterations to fenestration and improvements to access for 1no. parking space.
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 20 October 20262026/0892
6 Thruxton Close
 Cudworth
 Barnsley
 S72 8NB
Erection of 2 storey side extension to dwelling
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 20 October 20262026/0719
15 Padua Rise, Darfield, Barnsley, S73 9PQ
Proposed single storey side garage extension to dwelling.
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Pendingvalid 20 October 20262026/0889
6 Adkin Royd, Silkstone, Barnsley, S75 4LA
Erection of 1st floor side extension, increase of side extension to make flush with front elevation, conversion of integrated garage to store, and replacement of existing garage door with window to dwelling.
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 20 October 20262026/0864
Mystery Wood Farm, Cooper Lane, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield, S36 7JE
Prior Approval for an agricultural equipment store
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Pendingvalid 20 October 20262026/0869
9 Ashwood Grove, Great Houghton, Barnsley, S72 0BB
Erection of 2 storey side extension to dwelling.
The council’s page
Pendingvalid 20 October 20262026/0910
Northfield, Salisbury Street, Old Town, Barnsley, S75 2TL
Crown lift of roadside branches to trees within a Conservation Area
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Pendingvalid 20 October 20262026/0903
Land North of Shaw Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HH
Discharge of conditions 11 (Roads/Footways Completion Plan), 20 (Phasing), 33 (BNG) and 35 (Biodiversity Enhancements) 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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