5 Saxton Close, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8BA Data via plota.co.uk
Under Consideration
2026/0447
Description
Proposed increase in height of dwelling to form first floor with dormer windows and a single storey rear extension Data via plota.co.uk
Historical activity at this location
5 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2022
Approved
6 Hambleton Close, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8DS
Erection of single storey extension to side/rear of dwelling
2021
Approved
16 Milford Avenue, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8DT
Two storey side and single storey rear extensions.
2021
Approved
4 Saxton Close, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8BA
Single storey rear extension and associated works including alterations of external groun…
2021
Withdrawn
4 Saxton Close, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8BA
Single storey rear extension and alterations of external ground levels and associated wor…
2019
Approved
12 Saxton Close, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8BA
Erection of single storey side extension
Barnsley
Planning Authority Score
4.1/10
Below average
#190 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Barnsley is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #242 out of 292. 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%).
Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Barnsley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #52 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #68 of 292
47%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #242 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #207 of 292
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