Development Control - Planning Application

Summary

Planning provides society with a way of controlling how we use land, what we build and where we build it. It seeks to balance the development of new houses, offices, factories shops and schools with our wish to protect and improve the environment. In particular it tries to ensure that new development is environmentally sustainable. This means that it meets our present needs without affecting the ability of future generations to meet theirs.

The Council prepares and adopts documents called development plans, which consist of maps and written policies, to show where and in what quantity various types of development will be permitted. Development control is the part of the planning system that makes sure that all proposed development is carried out in accordance with local and national planning guidance.

Most building and engineering works and the use of land require planning permission. Anyone proposing to develop land or buildings must first submit a planning application and other associated applications (listed building consent, advertisement consent, etc.) Some minor proposals may be permitted development and not require a planning application. The Councils Planning Officers are available to discuss proposals before they are submitted as a formal application.

Eligibility

For all those proposing to undertake new development.

Procedure

The Barnsley UDP contains policies against which new development proposals will be assessed. The general planning principles and the procedures for making a planning application are described on the Planning Portal. This can be accessed by clicking the link on the right hand side in 'Associated Links'.

Helplines

Planning & Transportation Service
Development Control Section
Central Offices
Kendray Street
Barnsley
S70 2TN

Telphone: (01226) 772595

Fax: (01226) 772591

Email: developmentcontrol@barnsley.gov.uk

Charges/Fees

The charges for copying, printing and supplying plans and documents are as follows:

Photocopying

A3 - £0.50
A4 - £0.25

Ordnance Survey Plans, supplied in accordance with copyright:

1:1250 scale 6 copies - £24.00

Plan Printing

A0 - £6.00
A1 - £5.50
A2 - £4.50
A3 - £3.50
A4 - £2.50

Methods of Payment Available

Fees can be paid by cheque and cash. Cheques are to be made payable to 'Barnsley MBC'.

Opening Times/Locations

Planning & Transportation Service
Development Control Section
Central Offices
Kendray Street
Barnsley
S70 2TN

Opening Times are:

Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

How the customer can help

Not applicable.

Application Form References

Standard 'Planning Application' forms and 'Householder Development Enquiry' forms are available from Planning Reception at Central Offices, and via the BMBC website (click the related link).

Leaflets

The Council has published Supplementary Planning Guidance notes on a range of planning subjects (click on the related link).

ODPM publications provide guidance on when planning permission is required, how to make a planning application, and what happens afterwards. These are available via the ODPM.

Distribution Points

Application Forms, Householder Enquiry Forms and Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG's) are available from the Planning and Transportation Reception, Central Offices, Kendray Street, Barnsley, S70 2TN or on the BMBC website (click on the related link).

Legislation

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004

Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order 1995

Town and County Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995

Town and Country Planning Use Classes (Amendment) Order 2005

Websites

Please click on the links in the 'Associated Links' section on the right hand side.

Response Times/Next Steps

Most planning applications are determined within a statutory period of 8 weeks. The target for determining applications for major development is 13 weeks.

The planning application process is described on the ODPM and Planning Portal website. Click on the links in the 'Associated Links' section on the right hand side.

Out of Hours Procedure

E-mail: developmentcontrol@barnsley.gov.uk

Fax: (01226) 772591

A response to your enquiry/comments will be made during office hours at the earliest opportunity.

Owner Officer Contact Details

Andrea Chitoriski.

Telephone: (01226) 772108

e-mail: andreachitoriski@barnsley.gov.uk

Additional Notes

Not applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need planning permission?
If you would like to know if you need planning permission for alterations or extensions to your home, you will be asked to complete a customer friendly, 'Householder Enquiry Form' and we will give you written confirmation.

Can you recommend an architect?
The Council cannot recommend a particular architect but a full list of professional bodies is featured on the Planning Portal.

Related Links:

• Unitary Development Plans
• Supplementary Planning Guidance
• Application Forms
• Householder Development Enquiry Form
• Planning Portal
• ODPM