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

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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