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Monk Bretton planning approval rate

Monk Bretton ward in Barnsley has a 91.0% approval rate based on 809 planning decisions. Barnsley overall: 90.0%.

Last updated: March 2026

91.0%
ward approval rate
809
Decisions
736
Approved
73
Refused
90.0%
Barnsley average

Monk Bretton is broadly in line with the Barnsley average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Monk Bretton compares

Monk Bretton ward (809 decided)
91.0%
Barnsley overall (24,616 decided)
90.0%
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Recent decisions in Monk Bretton

2026/0030
Proposed single storey side extension and flue to dwelling · 20 February 2026
Approved
2025/0048
Erection of 1no. detached dormer bungalow (custom/self-build) · 2 April 2025
Approved
2025/0088
Erection of a two storey side extension and installation of rear dormer window · 18 July 2025
Approved
2025/0152
Lawful development certificate for a proposed change of use from C3(a) to C2 to · 6 June 2025
Approved
2025/0237
Installation of a first-floor rear balcony with side screening and glass balustr · 17 June 2025
Refused

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 24,616 decisions.

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