5m galvanised sculpture at Between Woodbine Cottage and Holly Grove Roundabout, Goldthorpe

“Application Reference Application description Status 2023/1105 Hybrid Planning Application: Outline permission sought for the construction of Storage and Distribution (Use Class B8) and General Employment (Use Class B2) space with ancillary offices (Use Class E(g)(i) and gatehouses. All matters reserved except for site access.”

“This application seeks full planning permission for the erection of a sculpture to the south- east of the existing roundabout. The sculpture will consist of 3x individual steel panels with text and detailing representing the local area. The sculpture will be 5m in height, with each panel circa 1m wide at the widest point.”

“Highways DC Officer – The Highways DC Officer raised concerns regarding the original design in which the sculpture was proposed on the centre of the roundabout. However, the revised location (as hereby proposed) has been agreed by the Traffic and Structures departments as being acceptable. Visibility at the roundabout junction is maintained to be commensurate with the latest advice given in the Design Manual for Road and Bridges.”

“The proposal has been through the Stage 1 and 2 Road Safety Audit (RSA) process and Officers are satisfied that the construction and location of the sculpture will not have any meaningful impact on highway safety. No objection on this basis, subject to pre- commencement condition in relation to the submission of a Construction Method Statement, and appropriate informatives.”

“- Supportive of the development though raised a query regarding the settlement names included on the proposed sculpture.”

“The Head of Planning and Building Control submitted a report on Planning Application 2025/0461 [Installation of a 5m Galvanised Structure on a 1m foundation at land between Woodbine Cottage and Holly Grove Roundabout, Barnsley Road, Goldthorpe].”

“RESOLVED that the application be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendations.”

“MEMBERS RESOLVE TO GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS BELOW:”

“Prior to the commencement of development, a Construction Method Statement shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The Statement shall provide for (but not exclusively):”