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Planning permission in Barnsley

In the last 12 months, 95.9% of home project applications were approved in Barnsley (218 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 56 days).

Across all application types, 91.7% of 4,764 applications decided since August 2021 were approved. Based on Barnsley's public planning register. Data last updated: 23 May 2026.

5,442Total applications
4,764Decided
91.7%Approval rate (of decided)
4,367 Approved+397 Refused+312 Withdrawn+0 Pending+366 Outcome not determined=5,442 Total
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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

CategoryDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder) 1,829 1,711 118
93.5%
Full planning applications 781 690 91
88.3%
Discharging planning conditions 599 593 6
99.0%
Protected tree works (TPO) 247 237 10
96.0%
Change of Use 228 187 41
82.0%
Advertisement Consent 187 161 26
86.1%
Changing a planning condition (S73) 149 140 9
94.0%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) 141 122 19
86.5%
Listed Building Consent 141 132 9
93.6%
Larger extensions (householder prior approval) 89 89 0 no refusals recorded
Prior approval (permitted development) 75 72 3
96.0%
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) 70 55 15
78.6%
Outline Planning 62 40 22
64.5%
Phone masts and telecoms 53 33 20
62.3%
Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) 33 33 0 no refusals recorded
Change of use to homes (prior approval, Class MA) 21 19 2
90.5%
Other* 59 53 6 mixed types

Larger extensions (householder prior approval): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Reserved matters (detail after outline approval): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Barn to home conversion (prior approval, Class Q) (16), Adding storeys (prior approval, Class AA) (4), Minerals and waste (3), Tree works in a conservation area (3), Demolition (3), Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) (3).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

QuarterDecidedApprovedApproval rate
Q3 2023 103 97
94.2%
Q4 2023 231 216
93.5%
Q1 2024 211 198
93.8%
Q2 2024 208 196
94.2%
Q3 2024 240 230
95.8%
Q4 2024 230 213
92.6%
Q1 2025 186 178
95.7%
Q2 2025 236 219
92.8%
Q3 2025 224 212
94.6%
Q4 2025 268 248
92.5%
Q1 2026 217 198
91.2%
Q2 2026 132 119
90.2%
By Ward

All wards, across all years.

WardDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Penistone East Ward 4 4 0 sample too small
Central Ward 2 2 0 sample too small
Royston Ward 2 2 0 sample too small
Worsbrough Ward 1 1 0 sample too small
Old Town Ward 1 1 0 sample too small
Penistone West Ward 1 1 0 sample too small
Penistone Ward, Penistone West Ward 1 0 1 sample too small
Dearne North 1 1 0 sample too small
Hoyland Milton 1 0 1 sample too small
North East Ward 1 1 0 sample too small
Stairfoot Ward 1 1 0 sample too small
Cudworth 1 0 1 sample too small
Frequently asked questions
What is the planning approval rate in Barnsley?
In the last 12 months, 95.9% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Barnsley, based on 218 decided applications. Across all application types, 91.7% of 4,764 applications decided since August 2021 were approved.
How long does a planning decision take in Barnsley?
The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Barnsley in the last 12 months was 56 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.
Do I need planning permission in Barnsley?
It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.
Do I need a planning consultant in Barnsley?
Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.
Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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