Change of use applications in Barnsley

There were 59 change of use applications in Barnsley in the last 12 months. 5 involve HMOs. Of the 36 decided so far, 30 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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3 Oct 2026 Under Consideration 2026/0753

St Mathews Building, High Street, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4RA

Conversion of former church building used as dance studio, into 15no. self-contained one-bedroom apartments

Barnsley
1 Oct 2026 Registered Comment Until 26 October 2026 Add Comment 2026/0813

The Gables, Dean Street, Barnsley, S70 6EX

Change of use of Music School (Use Class F1A) to residential dwelling (Use Class C3)

Change of Use Barnsley
23 Sept 2026 Registered Comment Until 14 October 2026 Add Comment 2026/0778

5 Ainsdale Close, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4HL

Change of use from detached residential garage to dog grooming salon.

Change of Use Barnsley
21 Sept 2026 Registered Comment Until 22 October 2026 Add Comment 2026/0573

204 Spark Lane, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6AF

Extension and conversion of existing annex into a detached dwelling

Full Barnsley
17 Sept 2026 Registered Comment Until 9 October 2026 Add Comment 2026/0438

Land south of Barnsley Road, Brierley, Barnsley

Change of use of land for the siting of 1 static caravan, 1 touring caravan, a dayroom/utility block, parking for 2 vehicles, hardstanding and associa...

Change of Use Barnsley
10 Sept 2026 Registered Comment Until 7 October 2026 Add Comment 2026/0424

Catshaw Farm, Catshaw Lane, Millhouse Green, Sheffield, S36 9ND

Conversion of barn to dwelling with associated alterations

Full Barnsley
9 Sept 2026 Registered Comment Until 7 October 2026 Add Comment 2026/0717

Hill End Farm, Hill End Road, Mapplewell, Barnsley, S75 6DX

Conversion of former agricultural building to 3-bed dwelling house (previously approved under 2022/0683, but not implemented) and associated operation...

Change of Use Barnsley
8 Sept 2026 Registered Comment Until 22 October 2026 Add Comment 2026/0756

30 High Street, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3RG

Change of use from antique shop and hairdressers (Use Class E(a)) to bar (Use Class Sui Generis) including two single storey rear extensions and assoc...

Change of Use Barnsley
21 Aug 2026 Registered 2026/0644

5 Parwich Walk, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3FB

Change of use of integral garage (partial) to dog grooming parlour with new external access to the side of property.

Change of Use Barnsley
19 Aug 2026 Registered Comment Until 20 October 2026 Add Comment 2026/0681

48 Hope Avenue, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, S63 9DT

Change of use from a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to a Residential Institution (Use Class C2)

Change of Use Barnsley
18 Aug 2026 Registered 2026/0619

Lundwood Social Club, Pontefract Road, Lundwood, Barnsley, S71 5PN

Retrospective change of use of the former Lundwood Social Club (Sui Generis) to an MOT and tyre service unit (Sui Generis) including installation of r...

Full Barnsley
17 Aug 2026 Registered Comment Until 8 October 2026 Add Comment 2026/0543

Land at Shaftesbury Street, Stairfoot, Barnsley

Change of use of land to Gypsy and Traveller Site comprising one static caravan and one touring caravan with associated hardstanding and boundary trea...

Full Barnsley
11 Aug 2026 Registered 2026/0598

Darton Business Park Barnsley Road Darton Barnsley S75 5QX

Combining units 6, 11 and 12 to create a sports centre, including 3 Padel courts, Pilates studios and gymnasium with ice and sauna facilities, refresh...

Full Barnsley
11 Aug 2026 Registered 2026/0596

1 Peel Street, Barnsley, S70 2RA

(RETROSPECTIVE) Change of use from Class E to Hot Food Takeaway (Use Class Sui Generis) including installation of extraction equipment.

Change of Use Barnsley
10 Aug 2026 Approved 5 Oct 2026/0585

Royd Hill Farm Royd Lane Higham Barnsley S75 1PH

Change of use of existing garage/outbuilding to residential annex including minor alterations to elevations and internal alterations.

Change of Use Barnsley
9 Aug 2026 Registered 2026/0497

22 Grove Street, Worsbrough Dale, Barnsley, S70 4SN

Retrospective erection of outbuilding and proposed change of use for at home beauty business.

Change of Use Barnsley
4 Aug 2026 Approved 2 Oct 2026/0631

19 Saville Lane, Thurlstone, Sheffield, S36 9RE

Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed use of a domestic dwelling to be used as a children's home of up to 4 children

Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Barnsley
4 Aug 2026 Approved 27 Aug 2026/0632

36 Station Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3JE

Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed use of a dwellinghouse as a remote taxi operators office of operations

Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Barnsley
28 Jul 2026 Registered Comment Until 22 October 2026 Add Comment 2026/0613

Flat 1, 42 Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 1TL

(UPDATED DESCRIPTION) Change of use from residential/bedsit accommodation to a 12 bedroom HMO (Use Class Sui Generis) with associated works.

Change of Use Barnsley
22 Jul 2026 Approved 15 Sep 2026/0599

8 Regent Street, Barnsley, S70 2EJ

Subdivision and change of use of the building to provide a ground floor office and laundrette, with four studio apartments at first and second floor l...

Full Barnsley
15 Jul 2026 Approved 20 Aug 2026/0575

38A Market Street, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9QH

Change of use of first floor flat from residential to independent hair and beauty salon

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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