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Worsbrough Ward planning approval rate

Worsbrough Ward ward in Barnsley has a 89.1% approval rate based on 875 planning decisions. Barnsley overall: 90.0%.

Last updated: March 2026

89.1%
ward approval rate
875
Decisions
780
Approved
95
Refused
90.0%
Barnsley average

Worsbrough Ward is broadly in line with the Barnsley average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Worsbrough Ward compares

Worsbrough Ward ward (875 decided)
89.1%
Barnsley overall (24,616 decided)
90.0%
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Recent decisions in Worsbrough Ward

2026/0069
Change of use of part of residential garage for dog grooming business. (RETROSPE · 5 March 2026
Approved
2025/0002
Installation of an air source heat pump (ASHP) to rear of property. · 26 February 2025
Approved
2025/0015
Alterations to roof and installation of front dormer extension to bungalow. · 12 March 2025
Approved
2025/0099
Erection of rear two storey and single storey and front single storey extensions · 20 May 2025
Approved
2025/0207
Demolition of existing extensions and erection of a two-storey side extension. · 13 May 2025
Approved

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

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