ST1 planning approval rate
The ST1 postcode area falls under Barnsley council, which has a 90.0% planning approval rate based on 24,616 decisions.
Last updated: April 2026
90.0%
Barnsley approval rate
What this means for ST1
If you're planning a project in the ST1 area, your application will be decided by Barnsley council. Based on historical data, around 10.0% of applications are refused. The approval rate varies by ward and application type — use our free tool to check your specific property.
What gets approved near your property?
In Barnsley, 1 in 10 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Pro Report gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
✓ Ward-level approval rates for your exact area
✓ Common refusal reasons in Barnsley
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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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.
Barnsley approval by application type
Other
90.0%