Development Control

The Development Control Web Page aims to provide a simple guide to those aspects of the planning system which most residents of Barnsley are likely to encounter. It gives guidance on whether you may need planning permission, assistance in submitting a planning application and information about the planning process and our service standards. Our Service exists to help you. Please do not hesitate to contact any of the officers for further advice and assistance.

Application forms

New Rules for Householder Development

Contact Us

If you need to contact us please do so by one of the following methods:-

Telephone:  (01226) 772595 General Enquiries

E-mail:  developmentcontrol@barnsley.gov.uk

In Writing:  Planning and Transportation, PO Box 604, Barnsley, S70 9FE 

We will respond to you:

By telephone: during office hours. Enquiries not capable of being dealt with immediately will be returned within 1 working day.

In writing: enquiries asking whether planning permission is required should be in writing. We will try to respond within 20 days of receipt or sooner if urgent.

We will also try to respond to other requests for advice within 20 days. This will, however, depend on the complexity of the matter and the need to carry out consultations in connection with the enquiry.

Householder Development Enquiry forms will be assessed within 10 days.

Home Visits: Home visits for people with disabilities can be arranged by contacting relevant the case officer.

To provide a helpful, responsive and professional customer orientated service. We constantly strive to deliver the highest possible quality service.

Service Standards

Are You Satisfied with the Service?

Please tell us what you think, particularly if we have done something well, or our service has fallen below the level you had expected.

Our aim is to offer a top quality service, and your comments will help us assess and improve our performance.

Is our Web Page Easy to Access?

We have tried to make our web page easy to access and navigate. If you have any problems in accessing and navigating through it then please let us know. Any suggestions on how it can be improved are welcome.

 The following services are available:

Archaeological Consultancy -

Archaeological Excavation and Surveys -

Advertisement Control -

Conservation Advice -

Conservation Areas -

High Hedges -

Listed Buildings -

Local Minerals Plan -

Planning Consultations -

Property Suggestions -

Register of Decision Notices -

Residential Planning Application -

Tree Management -

Tree Preservation Orders -

Last modified on 6/10/2008