PLANS to convert a former shop into five one-bedroom apartments have been approved by the council.

An application for work to take place at the former Co-op store on Snape Hill Road, Darfield, was originally submitted in December. These plans were given the green light by Barnsley Council’s planning board last week.

A SIXTEEN-foot high advertising board will be placed in Dodworth after the council approved plans. An application for the board to be placed off Higham Lane was originally submitted in December. These plans were given the green light by Barnsley Council’s planning board last week.

PLANNING permission is being sought to display an illuminated sign outside a town centre unit. If approved, the sign will be added to Commerce House on Westgate. Public consultation ends on February 19.

PLANS to change the use of farmland in Langsett into a builder’s yard have been submitted to the council. If approved, work will take place at Birkland Farm on Fullshaw Lane. Two neighbouring properties have been made aware of the application with no appeals to date. Public consultation ends on February 21.

PLANS to convert a Cubley barn with two detached garages have been submitted to the council. If approved, work will take place on Royd Field Farm. Four neighbouring properties have been made aware of the plans with no appeals to date. Public consultation ends on February 21.

PLANS to erect a gazebo to the front of a Silkstone Common property have been approved by the council. An application for work to take place on Ben Bank Road was originally submitted in December. These plans were given the green light by Barnsley Council’s planning board last week.