PLANNING ROUND-UP: Permission is being sought to turn a Wilthorpe bungalow into a ‘much-needed’ children’s home.

If approved, the property on Melvinia Crescent will be turned into a home for two children. Public consultation ends on May 13.

PLANS to erect a three-storey extension to the rear of a Wombwell chemist have been submitted to the council. If approved, the extension to the unit on High Street will be used to accommodate a two-bedroom flat. A total of eight neighbouring properties have been made aware of the application with no appeals to date. Public consultation ends on May 7.

PLANNING permission is being sought to create six new parking spaces in Cawthorne. If approved, the properties on Tivy Dale will gain the new spaces, as well as two new hedgerows. A total of eight neighbouring properties have been made aware of the plans with no appeals to date. Public consultation ends on May 7.

PLANS to erect a garage and home office in Thurlstone have been approved by Barnsley Council. An application was originally submitted in April 2022 for the work to take place on Manchester Road. These plans were given the green light by the council’s planning board last week.

PLANNING permission is being sought to erect three illuminated wall signs on a town centre building. If approved, the new signage will be placed on Britannic House, on Regent Street. A total of 18 neighbouring properties have been made aware of the plans with no appeals to date. Public consultation ends on May 15.

PLANNING permission is being sought to demolish a Worsbrough Common garage and replace it with an even larger outbuilding. If approved, the work will take place on Mount Vernon Crescent. Four neighbouring properties have been made aware of the application with no appeals to date. Public consultation ends on May 13.