Land at Higham Lane/Capitol Close and Whinby Road, Barnsley
Under Consideration
2026/0071
Description
Details of condition 8 (Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation) relating to application 2020/0040 - Highways works comprising the linking of Capitol Close and Higham Lane via a new roundabout, road realignment and widening works throughout, enlargement of existing roundabout located at Capitol Close and Whinby Road and provision of associated footpaths, combined cycle/footpath and verges
4/10
Planning Authority Score
#190 of 277
Barnsley is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #235 out of 277. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).
Barnsley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #51 of 277
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #65 of 277
50%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #235 of 277
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #196 of 277
95%
Minor dwellings approved
78 decided (1-9 homes)
77%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
46 decided
647
Total decisions
43 refused in 2025