Hazeldene Farm, 22 Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8RD Data via plota.co.uk

Prior Approval - Not Required 2026/0046
Date received
10 Feb 2026
Postcode
S72 8RD

Description

Prior Notification (Agricultural) Erection of hay barn to store hay and straw produced on the farm, for use as animal feed and bedding during winter months, constructed with a portal frame and a pitched roof. Data via plota.co.uk

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Barnsley
Planning Authority Score
4.1/10
Below average
#189 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Barnsley is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #252 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Barnsley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #74 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #98 of 296
45%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #252 of 296
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #174 of 296
97%
Minor dwellings approved
76 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
54 decided
673
Total decisions
53 refused in the year to March 2026