134 Church Hill, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4AQ Data via plota.co.uk

Under Consideration 2026/0491
Date received
25 Jun 2026
Postcode
S71 4AQ

Description

Change of use from Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Use Class C2 (Residential Institutions) to operate as a residential care home for adults and young adults with autism and learning disabilities, together with extensions, alterations and conversion of outbuildings, including retrospective planning permission for the erection of Outbuilding 2. 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:
Change of use

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