Central Ward planning approval rate
Central Ward ward in Barnsley has a 92.1% approval rate based on 1,744 planning decisions. Barnsley overall: 90.0%.
Last updated: March 2026
92.1%
ward approval rate
1,744
Decisions
1,606
Approved
138
Refused
90.0%
Barnsley average
Central Ward sits slightly above the Barnsley average, with a 2.1 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Central Ward compares
Central Ward ward
92.1%
Barnsley overall
90.0%
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Recent decisions in Central Ward
2025/0017
Erection of 3no. storage buildings · 18 June 2025
2025/0075
Single storey rear extension · 29 April 2025
2025/0150
Installation of roller shutters, new windows and refurbishment of the existing w · 13 June 2025
2025/0190
Change of use from Class E to a Bar (Sui Generis). · 8 May 2025
2025/0287
Replacement surround at ATM · 29 May 2025
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Barnsley
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 24,616 decisions.