Fences, walls and gates in Barnsley
724 applications since 2005. 568 approved and 86 refused. Refused: about 1 in 8 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- No higher than 1 m next to a road used by vehicles, and 2 m anywhere else
- Not within the grounds of a listed building
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 12 | 4 |
| 2025 | 40 | 30 | 5 |
| 2024 | 35 | 31 | 3 |
| 2023 | 43 | 37 | 2 |
| 2022 | 34 | 27 | 3 |
| 2021 | 43 | 30 | 10 |
| 2020 | 34 | 29 | 2 |
| 2019 | 27 | 22 | 3 |
| 2018 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 29 | 21 | 2 |
| 2016 | 17 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 9 | 2 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster | 735 | 86 | about 1 in 10 |
| Kirklees | 277 | 61 | about 1 in 6 |
| Peak District | 219 | 22 | about 1 in 11 |
| Wakefield | 414 | 78 | about 1 in 6 |