Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 4, 2026

Purpose: To?use High Street Rental Auction?powers to address persistently?vacant premises in Barnsley town centre and the high streets in the Principal Towns.?? 

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet:-   (i)            Approve the proposed locations in the borough’s urban centres to designate for High Street Rental Auctions, which include three areas within Barnsley town centre (Market Street, Peel Street, and Shambles Street), and high streets in Goldthorpe and Wombwell; and   (ii)          Approve the publication of the designation proposals in accordance with Regulation 3 of The Local Authorities (Rental Auctions) (England) and Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) Regulations 2024.