230 homes at Land at Pit Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley

“The proposal seeks outline planning permission for the erection of up to 230 dwellings (access only) on land south of Pit Lane, Wombwell. The site forms part of the wider Safeguarded Land allocation SL20 within the adopted Barnsley Local Plan.”

“Application reference number 2025/0514 Application Type Outline Proposal Description: Outline planning for residential development for up to 230 dwellings (Access only with all other matters reserved). Location: Land at Pit Lane, Wombwell, Barnsley…”

“The site extends to approximately 7.4 hectares and is located on the western edge of Wombwell. It occupies a transitional position between the established residential properties on Windmill Road to the east and the railway line to the west. Primary vehicular access is currently taken from Pit Lane to the north, which serves as the main point of entry into the site.”

“The Site is used for arable farming and is maintained as cropland. Beyond the settlement, primarily to the north and west, arable farming is the primary land-use. To the east and south, the character is predominantly residential and suburban in nature, reflecting the built-up form of Wombwell.”

“Pre-application advice was issued to the applicant in June 2024 followed by a pre- application meeting in December 2024.”

“The report demonstrates that any harm generated by the proposal is outweighed by other material planning considerations. The development would not result in unacceptable harm to highways safety, ecology, trees, or drainage/flood risk subject to suitably worded conditions.”

“On balance, and having regard to the Councils lack of Housing Land Supply and paragraph 11d of the NPPF (2024), it is considered that there are no adverse impacts identified that would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the substantial benefits associated with housing delivery.”

“The application site comprises three parcels of land, the majority of which falls within safeguarded land allocation SL20 as defined in the Barnsley Local Plan. The Local Plan identifies safeguarded land to meet the longer-term development needs of the borough, stretching well beyond the plan period. The aim of protecting this land is to make sure the Green Belt boundaries will remain in the longer term, avoiding the need to review them at the end of the plan period.”

“However, Barnsley’s 2023 Housing Delivery Test result stands at 84%, triggering a 20% buffer to the five-year housing land requirement. Furthermore, the Council is also unable to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, with the most recently published position indicating a supply of only 2.9 years.”

“Consultee Summary of Comments Active Travel England No objections. Affordable Housing No objection subject to 10% affordable housing at reserved matters stage. Biodiversity Additional surveys have been provided and ecological impacts satisfactorily addressed/mitigated. Overall, no objections subject to conditions and biodiversity monitoring fees secured via S106 agreement. Contaminated Land No objection subject to conditions. Drainage No objection subject to conditions.”

“South Yorkshire Mayoral Authority No objection subject to financial contributions / upgrade works. South Yorkshire Archaeology Service Following the initial consultation SYAS requested additional information and a programme of trail trenching which has subsequently been submitted. SYAS raise no objection following receipt of the additional information. South Yorkshire Mining Advisory Service No objection. The Coal Authority No objection.”

“The Head of Planning and Building Control submitted a report on Planning Application 2025/0514 (Outline planning for residential development for up to 230 dwellings (Access only with all other matters reserved) at Land at Pit Lane, Wombwell).”

“RESOLVED that Members approved the application be granted in accordance officer recommendation and subject to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement to secure full policy compliant financial contributions/obligations in relation to the following:-”