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