The Beeches, Halifax Road, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7AL
Approve with Conditions
2026/0016
Description
Removal of existing first-floor balcony and erection of part single storey and part two-storey extension with first-floor enclosed balcony to the rear of the dwellinghouse with new pitched roof over existing flat roofed side extension, erection of a porch to the side of existing side extension and rear terrace area with retaining wall, stone paving and balustrade with handrails (Amended Description).
4/10
Planning Authority Score
#193 of 282
Barnsley is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #239 out of 282. 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 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #66 of 282
50%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #239 of 282
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #200 of 282
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