Barnsley, situated in South Yorkshire, is known for its coal mining history and industrial heritage. The town centre features a mix of Victorian and modern architecture. Notable buildings include the Grade II* listed Barnsley Town Hall. Approximately 68.0% of Barnsley is designated as Green Belt, which plays a significant role in shaping development policies.
In the last year Barnsley decided 673 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 92% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 56% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Barnsley performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Significantly, 68.0% of Barnsley is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt near Barnsley and surrounding villages limits expansion to protect landscape and open space.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
Barnsley, situated in South Yorkshire, is known for its coal mining history and industrial heritage. The town centre features a mix of Victorian and modern architecture. Notable buildings include the Grade II* listed Barnsley Town Hall. Approximately 68.0% of Barnsley is designated as Green Belt, which plays a significant role in shaping development policies.
In the last year Barnsley decided 673 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 92% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 56% of applications were decided on time, (on par with the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Barnsley performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Significantly, 68.0% of Barnsley is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt near Barnsley and surrounding villages limits expansion to protect landscape and open space.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
