Billingley Conservation Area Area Conservation Appraisal Billingley 1

• Buildings that make a positive, neutral or negative contribution to the Conservation contribution neutral or negative a positive, • Buildings that make contribution to the a positive to make including sites that could be improved Area Area of the Conservation character and appearance • Summary of the current character and appearance of the area character and appearance • Summarythe current of background • Policy Area in the Conservation development future • Specific policy guidance for Area the Conservation extension of future for • Evaluation of proposals • Vernacular styles Vernacular • of unlisted buildings and features unlisted buildings/types or groups • Key • Listed buildings buildings and spaces Appeal of Aesthetic • Area within the Conservation buildings between The relationship • • Buildings that have a positive, neutral or negative effect on the character of the on the character of the effect neutral or negative a positive, • Buildings that have Conservation value biodiversity relative spaces and their Green The character and contribution of • • Current Uses/ Activities Uses/ • Current buildings/ Landmarks • Prominent • Open Space • Public Realm • Landscape and surrounding setting and surrounding • Landscape form character and plan • General of the area development • Origins and historical Archaeology • • Explanation of a Conservation Area, relevant guidance, and why an appraisal for the the for appraisal an why and guidance, relevant Area, of a Conservation• Explanation been produced. has Area Conservation Maps The Character and Appearance of the Conservation Area Appearance of the Conservation The Character and Area Preservation and Enhancement of the Conservation the Future for Proposals Architectural Analysis Architectural Townscape Analysis Townscape Introduction Area Conservation and Scope of Location and Development Historical Context 8. 8. 7. 7. 6. 6. 5. 5. 4. 4. 3. 3. 2. 2. 1. 1. Billingley 2 • Listed Building Profiles • Report Undertaken on Consultation • Important Open Spaces, significant trees and natural environments within the within environments natural and trees significant • Important Spaces, Open Area Conservation Area Conservation the activity within and uses • Current Landmark Buildings Area/ of the Conservation into/out Views • Important boundary suggested boundary and • Current extensions Appendices Contact Details References and Further Reading References

Billingley 3 Century a Section 52 (now section 106) planning agreement allowed for for allowed Century agreement planning 106) section (now 52 Section a th • Back Lane • Barn Owl Close Lane • Chapel • High Street • Flat Lane Lane Court Well • Several maps of the Conservation Area can be viewed in section 8 of this document. can be viewed Area of the Conservation maps Several around 8 miles to the east of the town of Barnsley. It is located in open fields and can be It is of Barnsley. 8 miles to the east of the town around Conservation Area, information from local archives and documents, and also from a public and also from and documents, local archives from information Area, Conservation their views. for asked were living in the area residents where workshop Borough Council. It covers an area of 7.99 ha and includes a variety of buildings, some from some from of 7.99 ha and includes a variety of buildings, an area It covers Council. Borough of small farm holdings and small when it was a collection the settlements original development 20 late the In cottages. appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance’ see section 69 of the Town and and Town of the or enhance’ see section 69 to preserve of which it is desirable appearance Area A Conservation Act 1990. Areas) Country and Conservation Planning (Listed Buildings buildings and and contains is cohesive of discernable character which consists of an area usually a unique environment. to provide spaces that interact of Billingley. The appraisal describes the main features of the Conservation Area, and describes and describes Area, of the Conservation main features describes the The appraisal of Billingley. or architectural of special areas including any its special character that help form the elements particular of any and the omission to be comprehensive, It is not intended interest. historical included Also interest. that it is of no to imply be taken space should not or feature building, of the and enhancement protection the future for the proposals are in this document character is conserved its in the future. that will help to ensure Area Conservation the restoration and conversion of many original farm buildings that had become derelict. This This original farm buildings that had become derelict. of many and conversion the restoration properties and The streets in the village. housing new building of permitted some also agreement are: covers Area that the Conservation The Billingley Conservation Area lies within the boundary of the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough, Borough, lies within the boundary Metropolitan Area of the Barnsley ConservationThe Billingley This document has been produced using data obtained from field work undertaken in the work undertaken field using data obtained from This document has been produced The Billingley Conservation Area was designated in June 1974 by Barnsley Metropolitan Metropolitan Barnsley 1974 by in June was designated Area ConservationThe Billingley A Conservation Area is ‘an area of special architectural or historical interest, the character or or historical interest, architectural of special ‘an area is Area A Conservation This document forms an appraisal of the designated Conservation Area that covers the village the village that covers Area Conservation the designated of appraisal an forms document This Location and Scope of the Conservation Area Location and Scope of the Conservation Introduction

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1.3. 1.2. 1. 1.1. Billingley 4 e 2: Geology of Billingley Geology e 2: e 3: View from the junction of High from View e 3: Figure 1: Map showing extent of the of the extent Map showing 1: Figure Area ConservationBillingley Figur Figur Street and Flat lane Street Figure 4: View towards the north-west towards View 4: Figure High Street from . The central partThe central shales by of the village is underlain 2). (see figure . The land that the village stands upon is largely flat, only only flat, is largely village stands upon The land that the 1). (see figure Figure 5: View of surrounding countryside of surrounding BackView from Lane 5: Figure almost every direction out of the village. Those of note include the view to the south-west from from the south-west to the view Those of note include out of the village. direction almost every the fields to the east of Back Lane and across views Flat Lane, and the junction of High Street 3,4 & 5). (see figures the north end of High Street from those to the north-west dip in a uniform northeasterly direction. The geology of the village is influenced by a fault known The geologyby a fault known influenced of the village is northeasterly direction. dip in a uniform displacing the strata close to Beech House, area the which passes through as the Lundhill Fault, 18 metres to the southeast by Ackworth Rock. as sandstone known bedded passing into thinly and mudstones Thurnscoe to the east Thurnscoe northern Lane and to the of Chapel end end of High Street the western towards sloping down of the conservation point to the area lowest the change from level The overall and Back Lane. 10m. highest is a little over accessed from surrounding roads such as the A635 (Barnsley-Doncaster road) and surrounding and surrounding road) (Barnsley-Doncaster A635 the such as roads surrounding from accessed size of the The Middlecliffe. and Goldthorpe Thurnscoe, Houghton, Great including settlements boundaryArea the Conservation within of dwellings the number from be gauged can settlement is close to 70. in 2008 which Due to the position of the village above the surrounding land, spectacular views are available in available are spectacular views land, the surrounding Due to the position of the village above The whole village is situated on the crest of a hill that lies between Darfield to the west and Darfield to the lies between of a hill that on the crest village is situated The whole age that deposits of Carboniferous Coal Measures is located on middle The village of Billingley

2.4. 2.3. 2.2. Billingley 5 Figure 8 : Billingley Village 1895 Village Billingley 8 : Figure Figure 7: Looking north Looking along High 7: Figure Street Figure 6: Extent of Billingley Billingley Extent of 6: Figure Area Conservation e, the boundary the e, . The only only The . 6) figure (see From her From Historical Context and Development Historical Context omissions are Hall Farm to the south-east of Back Lane, New Grange Farm to the north Farm Grange New east Lane, of Back to the south-east Farm Hall are omissions of High junction the Starting from to the south. View and Primrose House Pond village, of the boundaryArea runs east the Conservation north Back Lane to the and of the village, Street Farm. entrance to Hall Lane until the eastern side of Back along the the Wapentake of Staincross. In 1804, Billingley was described as having 800 acres of land, of land, 800 acres was described as having Billingley In 1804, of Staincross. Wapentake the Denton and Mr Mr Mr Micclewait, as Earl Fitzwilliam, listed of which were the proprietors some apart from the next 100-150 years clear that the village changed little over It is Pigott. settlements such This was in contrast to surrounding time to time. from infill development the late 19th from Thurnscoe and Goldthorpe whose populations expanded considerably as coal to the fuel industry, to provide sunk in the area mines were Century as new onwards the village in 1895. 8 shows Figure the country. transport and housing throughout of workers cottages and farmhouses most likely existing from the medieval period onwards. period onwards. the medieval existing from cottages and farmhouses most likely of workers into modern accommodation to the moved as time has passed the farms have However, of the in centre the original farm buildings leaving northern and southern edges of the village, the creation through and re-used converted eventually The empty buildings were village empty. construction of 1980s that also included the (section 52) in the early of a planning agreement buildings that remain farmhouses and The original cottages, in the village. buildings some new a major part to the special historic character of the village. in contributing play . The majority of the original village buildings are located along its length. Back Lane located along its length. are of the original village buildings The majority 7). ( see figure at the north and south ends of the conservation Street also runs off High to the east of area Two built at Barn Owl Close. properties recent as more the village and serves as well Hall Farm with the their junctions with High Street from Lane and Flat Lane run east-west Chapel roads, Lane Court. Well to and the latter leading leading to the Methodist Chapel former continues west and crosses the junction of High Street, Back Lane and Flat Lane. The boundaryThe Lane and Flat Lane. Back High Street, the junction of and crosses west continues again along north then west and it travels Court Lane where Well Flat Lane until runs along side of the western After passing the Lane. on the south side of Chapel of properties the rear the boundaryMethodist Chapel north to behind properties continues runs easterly and then of the stables belonging to When the boundary the rear reaches the north Lane. of Chapel before their gardens and north on High Street properties behind it travels Cottage Tree Fir Lane. and Back of High Street the junction reaching Billingley is marked on a map of 1610 depicted within the then West Riding of Yorkshire in Yorkshire Riding of West then of 1610 depicted within the on a map is marked Billingley Billingley developed as a small farming village with two main farms located within a small hamlet two as a small farming village with developed Billingley High Street runs through the heart its main spine of the village (north through runs to south) and provides High Street The Conservation Area includes almost all the buildings in the village the village in all the buildings almost includes Area ConservationThe

3.2. 3.1. 3. 2.6. 2.5. Billingley 6 ), resulting in its re-siting and rebuilding. in its re-siting resulting 9), see figure A draft scheme for the Section 52 agreement proposals was approved by Barnsley MBC on the Barnsley by was approved proposals the Section 52 agreement A draft scheme for A building was reserved for community use, the route agreed for a new footpath and areas and areas footpath a new for agreed the route use, community for A building was reserved Meetings were held between the major landowner, Fitzwilliam (Wentworth) Estates, the planning the planning Estates, Fitzwilliam (Wentworth) the major landowner, held between Meetings were The new Hall Farm development was completed on the opposite side of Back Lane, to the to the Lane, side of Back on the opposite was completed development Hall Farm The new a was there belt planning application, with a green “washed over” was Because the village of the scheme have never been completed and several amendments to the original scheme been completed and several never of the scheme have after the agreement a geological fault which was recognised example, For been necessary. have including required, were of development was signed meant that changes to the original layout the stability of The same fault had affected infill buildings. of some of the new the repositioning Beech House ( 9 September 1981, a public meeting was held on 19 February 1982 in the village’s Chapel, the Chapel, a public meeting was held on 19 February 1982 in the village’s 9 September 1981, 28 was signed on 1982 and the final agreement MBC on 9 June Barnsley by approved proposals of the village and has guided the development Since that date the agreement October 1982. developed. of dwellings number the overall controlled designated to remain undeveloped. The agreement also contained a schedule of detailed The agreement undeveloped. designated to remain the quality of development. to control and restrictions requirements authority Barnsley MBC and the highway authority, South Yorkshire County Council to agree a Council to agree County Yorkshire South authority, MBC and the highway authority Barnsley farm buildings throughout occur as more which would course of action to manage the changes 106) agreement a Section 52 (now This was to be done through the village became obsolete. of the new the construction that included: of development which set out a phased programme various agricultural buildings and of former the conversion farms at the edge of the village, of infill a number were Also proposed short including a new length of road. works highway in the Conservation development a limited amount of new accommodation for sites to provide for a small Lane and Flat Lane to be developed Chapel between One site was identified Area. residents. Billingley elderley housing scheme for sheltered south-east of the Hall. The relocation of activities to the new site resulted in a number of vacant of number in a resulted site new the to activities of relocation The Hall. the of south-east use. to residential conversion for and with potential historic interest of many buildings, and other countryside forestry agriculture, other than for development against presumption and new in 1974, Area been designated as a Conservation had this area However, uses. of the village was to be retained to be needed if the building fabric going were uses residential treatment. special requiring as an exceptional case It was regarded preserved. and its character Billingley Hall, and for new agricultural buildings to replace the collection of old farm buildings to to farm buildings of old collection the replace to buildings agricultural new and for Hall, Billingley scale made small and their dilapidated, had become buildings old farm The the north Hall. of the farming methods. modern for them unsuitable The Section 52 Agreement was split into several phases to run sequentially. Some later parts phases to run sequentially. was split into several Agreement The Section 52 In 1978 planning applications were approved by Barnsley MBC for a new farmhouse to replace to replace farmhouse a new for MBC Barnsley by approved were applications planning In 1978

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Billingley 7 Figure 9: The repositioned BeechThe repositioned House 9: Figure the air from Billingley 10: Figure of the buildings the plan form illustrating in the village Townscape Analysis Townscape ) near the junction of High Street and Back Lane is an imposing 3 and Back Lane is an imposing ) near the junction of High Street Hall (see figure12 Billingley the To it. surrounding properties 2 storey the mainly that rises above Georgian house storey site at the Beech House commands a prominent 3 storey northern end of the village the rebuilt ) at the western end of Chapel Lane being the one exception. A one exception. Lane being the end of Chapel ) at the western (see figure11 Methodist Chapel Lane Court of use in variation is the only Well on accommodation small complex of sheltered but is still residential. the village, Conservation Area. A few buildings, most notably a row of 2 and 3 storey Victorian terraces Victorian terraces of 2 and 3 storey a row most notably buildings, A few Area. Conservation and on Flat Lane Authority-built semi-detached properties on Flat Lane and a handful of Local buildings built in the Even the exception. but these are constructed of brick, Lane are Chapel attempting to artificial stone in their construction, rarely, used stone or more, have last 20 years vernacular style. fit in with the surrounding village has allowed the majority of the old buildings to be retained and many surviving many and old farm the majority of the old buildings to be retained village has allowed detached properties, The majority of buildings form into dwellings. buildings to be converted the pattern of development Overall properties. 2 or more barns forming with some converted Most of old farms. a number up around the fact that it has grown by in the village is governed spaced out with a large fairly are and these groups into groups clustered of the buildings are 10). (see figure properties many amount of land between major expansion and development during the growth of the mining industry in the late 19th and during the growth development major expansion and the over of the village in this time has been major expansion the only In fact, 20th Centuries. been built to the north housing has new of the village and existing buildings where last 20 years is tiny this development settlements, to nearby in comparison However, been renovated. have and Bolton-on- Goldthorpe Thurnscoe, such as with the large expansion of towns compared Dearne. There is a good likelihood for the discovery of archaeological remains dating to the medieval the medieval to dating remains of archaeological the discovery for likelihood is a good There The Sites buildings). standing (in the ground and above both below periods medieval and post The is of particularBillingley Manor Farm in that interest. show Records and Monuments in this Section 7.16 as the late 16th century. back at least that date building has features current applications. and planning development for requirements details archaeological document Almost all the buildings in the conservation area are now residential properties, with the properties, residential now Almost all the buildings in the conservation are area the grade 2 listed In particular, serve buildings in the village that as landmarks. several are There The relatively small amount of development that has taken place in the last 100 years in the place in the last 100 years that has taken small amount of development The relatively used in the construction of buildings in the Sandstone is the principal walling material Billingley village is one of the few villages in this area of the Borough that was not subject to that was not subject of the Borough villages in this area is one of the few village Billingley In terms of archaeology, Billingley is an historic village with its origins in the medieval period. period. the medieval in its origins village with historic is an Billingley of archaeology, In terms

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Billingley 8 Figure 12: The impressive Billingley Hall, Billingley Hall, impressive The 12: Figure in the village one of the finest buildings Figure 11 : The Methodist Chapel on Chapel The Methodist : 11 Figure Lane Chapel Figure 13: The War memorial in the War The 13: Figure of the village centre (left) of significant trees (left) of significant trees Area. in the Conservation outside tree A protected The picture Beech House. of to the right is a Group northern end towards trees approach to village Figure 14 & 15: Examples 14 & 15: Figure ). ). figure14 ). A small strip of land to A small strip 13). see Figure ), trees along Chapel Lane near the Chapel along trees 15), see figure naturally enter the village from time to time along footpaths and through back gardens. The back gardens. and through time to time along footpaths enter the village from naturally any from away comfortable to be in areas wildlife for will allow properties large plots of many that of garden This will be particularly so in areas regular human activity. significant amount of that run between the footpaths Additionally, management. owners’ property by less affected are to wildlife for routes providing hedges and foliage, bounded by are Back Lane and High Street infiltrate the village. the townscape. In particular, a large Beech and Yew tree outside Beech House on High Street outside Beech House on High Street tree Yew a large Beech and In particular, the townscape. north scene in the an important of the village (see to the street contribution make junction of High Street and Back Lane. In the centre of the village, the war memorial provides a provides memorial the war village, of the In the centre Lane. Back and Street of High junction Lane. Chapel and High Street of at the junction focus central of the village ( the centre Memorial in War the that houses in. to sit area an provides of the conservation but outside area, edge of the village, the southern of land A larger area use. public suitable for not really it is its size and shape due to However, due to the Section to the northern end of the conservationhas been left undeveloped that area by be accessed easily but it cannot space, some green provides This area 52 planning agreement. overgrown. the public and is currently important an contribution to make in the village that trees numerous are Besides these there of in the garden Those of note include trees of the conservationthe special character area. northernWhitegates to the edge of the village ( to the junctions with Back Lane on the southern approach and trees junction with High Street High Street. to the east of and Flat Street The open countryside surrounding the village will contain a large amount of wildlife that will of wildlife the village will contain a large amount The open countryside surrounding Within the conservation area no public open space exists apart from the small triangle of land the small triangle conservationWithin the exists apart open space no public from area that contribute to trees of significant a number are there Area the ConservationThroughout

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Billingley 9 Figure18: Views of buildings on BackViews Figure18: the east Lane from Figure16 & 17: View into ConservationView & 17: Figure16 north the from Area and south Figure 19:The view 19:The view Figure Chapel from westwards Lane see figure see figure ). Back Lane also Lane also Back 18). see figure ). The village can also be viewed viewed also be village can The ). Figure 20:Contrasting views within the Conservation within views area 20:Contrasting Figure the variation the village illustrating of character within Back Lane has contrasting building styles from converted barns to modern style detached barns to modern converted building styles from Back Lane has contrasting housing. Chapel Lane and Flat Lane also have a variety of housing styles ranging from original from a variety of housing styles ranging Flat Lane also have Lane and Chapel housing. semi-detached modern to 19th Centurystone built cottages and more brick-built terraces council housing. in particular has a number of views that characterise the way buildings are sometimes set in buildings are the way that characterise in particular of views has a number 20). plots (see figure spaced within generous widely and sometimes tight-knit groups see figures 16 & 17 16 (see figures Street High along to the village approaches Lane ( of Back to the east fields through running footpaths from fine views Other the conservation out of to the countryside fine views commands area beyond. High from conservationout of the and High Street, junction of Flat Lane can be had at the area ( to the west Lane on Chapel Chapel past the Methodist and the north to west, Street 19). A number of internal views in the Conservation Area capture its special character. High Street Street High character. its special capture Area in the Conservation of internal views A number The most important views into the Conservation Area are from the northern and southern from are Area most importantThe Conservation into the views

4.10. 4.9. Billingley 10 e 21: The prominant, simple simple The prominant, e 21: vernacular style vernacular Figur Figure 24: The rebuilt BeechThe rebuilt House 24: Figure Figure 23: A more formal formal A more 23: Figure architectural style Figure 22: Georgian sash window Georgian 22: Figure ). The majority of ). 21 figure see figure 24) close to see figure High Street the northern edge of the village. Unfortunately, the house had to be moved from its original from the house had to be moved Unfortunately, the northern edge of the village. The geological fault. to be clear of a one within the same site, on a new position and rebuilt door and front details such as a new partly is only successful with some inappropriate rebuild the historic These detract from pvcu windows. wood-grained and the replacement fanlight, sandstone, built in dressed and 3 bays, The building itself is 3 storeys character of the building. Billingley is quite a distance from a major urban centre, the style of the buildings was very much the style of the buildings was very much a major urban centre, is quite a distance from Billingley As most buildings their construction. for available materials dependant on their final use and the Almost all buildings and composition. form a simple architectural have farm buildings they were the exceptions being 3 23) and Beech House are Hall (see figure Billingley storeys. two are composition. architectural formal and of a more storeys and artificial the buildings harmonise with the existing character of new stone to help the varies depending on the of architecture and interest Although the standard conservation area. the special preserves of the development scale and massing the overall building in question, character of the conservation area. development before the 20th Century. A degree of infilling has been carried out since this out since this of infilling has been carried A degree 20th Century. the before development Lane and Flat Lane and the more on Chapel council housing built time such as the 1950’s of new include a number These developments to the north of the village. developments recent use to become dwellings. their original from as those converted buildings as well buildings are fitted with flush fitting side hung casements but some have been replaced with replaced have been but some with flush fitting side hung casements fitted buildings are sliding sash or Georgian vertical Victorian often have The larger properties modern alternatives. been have original windows in the village some in other properties As 22). (see figure windows with varying of success. alternatives with modern degrees replaced originally farm structures such as barns and workers’ cottages. This has in most cases produced most cases produced This has in cottages. and workers’ such as barns farm structures originally (see original use building’s suited to the that was vernacular a simple later A few slate. or blue Welsh in covered pitched roofs with 2 storeys stone-built, are buildings artificial brick or stone. red built from theme and are this from do break buildings High Street is dominated at one end by the imposing Beech House ( is dominated at one end by High Street Recent development to the north of the Conservation Area has included the use of natural Area to the north of the ConservationRecent development As which it was built. the period in for vernacular is typically The style of the architecture Windows vary depending on the style and age of property. The majority of openings on original The varyWindows property. depending on the style and age of of the main period originate from Area buildings in the ConservationThe majority of the Stone is the predominant building material used in the Conservation Area. Many buildings were were buildings Many Area. the Conservation used in material building is the predominant Stone Architectural Analysis Architectural

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Billingley 11 Figure 26: Mid 20th Century Mid brick built 26: Figure buildings at the northern of High Street end Figure 27: The grade II listed Manor House The grade 27: Figure on High Street Figure 25: Two storey stone property storey typical Two 25: Figure village in the of buildings Figure 28: Typical streetscene along High along High streetscene Typical 28: Figure with properties gable end onto Street facing the road. ), the exceptions the exceptions 25), see figure ) and a large 1960’s infill 26) and a large 1960’s figure ). Built of coursed Built of 27). (see figure High Street in buildings present example of the traditional in its the road from main range it sits back and a 4 bay slate roof Welsh a sandstone dressed In contrast serves as a boundary to the street. stone wall with a gateway A large grounds. own with orientated are on High Street other similar properties to the siting of the Manor House, 28). (see figure the road set close to and are their gable end facing the street southern end of the road the buildings are grouped more closely together and have less private less private together and have closely more grouped the buildings are end of the road southern a gives Street end of the High at the southern of buildings This arrangement space as a result. to the character of other parts a contrast provides and to the street sense of enclosure strong stone built ( are Street Almost all buildings on High of the village. with a low pitched stone slate hipped roof. The front elevation facing the road is designed to to is designed road the facing elevation The front hipped roof. slate stone pitched a low with Heritage English by regarded were building to the The changes style. and proportions classical of the List from removed was the building that fabric, original a loss of with such great, as so in January 2008 Interest or Historic Architectural of Special Buildings houses to the north detached of the village (see being three Flat Lane. and of High Street building on the corner Most buildings to the northern end of High Street are detached and set in large grounds. To the To grounds. and set in large detached are to the northernMost buildings of High Street end 17th Century wing is a fine early House which includes a late 16th or The listed Manor rear

5.8. 5.7. Billingley 12 Figure 29: The impressive Billingley Hall, one Hall, Billingley The impressive 29: Figure village in the finest buildings of the Figure 31: An interesting example of modern example of modern An interesting 31: Figure in the village infill development Figure 32: The building off Back lane 32: Figure use community allocated for Figure 30: The tombstone The 30: Figure gable wall in a incorporated on Back Lane e standardised e standardised ollow a mor ollow lies to the rear of Beech 32)lies to the rear (Figure ). It is of late 18th Century origin, 3 storeys and 3 bays with an with and 3 bays 3 storeys Century It is of late 18th origin, ). 29 figure ). It is a tombstone that reads, “Here lieth the body of John Shemeld of body of John lieth the “Here that reads, It is a tombstone 30). figure

approach to house design. This gives this area little of the character that exists in other parts little of the character this area This gives to house design. approach vernacular of traditional buildings in the though the materials do fit the even of the village, Area. Conservation ). Noteworthy examples of this infill development include of this infill development examples Noteworthy 31). (see figure farm buildings derelict Barn Owl towards later developments Unfortunately, House. House and Kilnewick Normanville of design and detailing and f Close do not exhibit the same quality Back Lane (see Back Lane Back in and developments including the modern Area part in this properties of the Conservation grade II Lane is the impressive building on Back The most striking Close. Barn Owl around Hall (see listed Billingley Also the body of Elizabe Aged 57 years. who departed junior Dec 25th 1752 Billingley this life Aged 40 years.” 1758 Shemeld who departed the 12th June this life ashlar sandstone frontage and coursed squared sandstone returns. It has a hipped roof covered covered a hipped roof It has returns. sandstone and coursed squared frontage ashlar sandstone slates. Welsh with House. This building is in the process of being converted for future community use as no use community future for of being converted process This building is in the House. The Lane. on Chapel the Methodist Chapel apartfrom exist, facilities in the village currently The artificial slates. in Rivendale recovered recently with a roof building itself is 2 storeys A stone staircase above. bays to one side with 3 squared entrances floor has 3 arched ground been the have facing Back Lane could possibly elevation to a first floor opening on the gable original access to the building. Towards the northern end of the street a small outbuilding the northern end of the street Towards Another interesting feature is built into the end of a single storey gable at the southern end of gable at the southern into the end of a single storey is built feature Another interesting of and conversions infill developments recent more are on the street The majority of buildings Back Lane runs parallel to High Street to the east of the village and provides access to access and provides village east of the to the Street to High parallel Lane runs Back

5.12. 5.11. 5.10. 5.9. Billingley 13 Figure 36: Mid 20th Century housing 36: Figure Figure 34: Inscription Chapel on Methodist 34: Figure Figure 37: Three storey terraces on Flat Lane terraces storey Three 37: Figure Figure 33:Methodist Chapel on Chapel Lane on Chapel Chapel 33:Methodist Figure Figure 35: Brick house on Chapel Lane and rendered 35: Figure (Figure 37) near (Figure see figure 35). see figure Along Flat Lane the predominant building material is red brick, although one house is built from although one house is built from brick, building material is red Along Flat Lane the predominant As mentioned above, there is a great variety to the style, age and materials used in the variety to the style, is a great there As mentioned above, Chapel Lane Chapel sandstone. Brick types vary noticeably, and although roughly the same height the buildings and although roughly Brick types vary noticeably, sandstone. terraces that the first set of 3 storey is likely It storey. to three two range from Adjacent to the chapel is a recently extended modern building. The building attempts to The building attempts extended modern building. is a recently Adjacent to the chapel Unfortunately the using traditional construction materials. the local vernacular, replicate finish and scale In terms of style, boundary and extensive fencing. has innapropriate property along looking west negatively of the chapel is incongruent and impacts on the view the fencing Lane.Chapel first with smaller hand made bricks and Georgian constructed junction were the High Street Victorian typical of later 2 storey the junction are from furthestThe two away proportions. terrace The centre brick in varying built of larger mass produced shades and colour. terraces traditional vernacular to the village’s closely more but sticks much stone is 3 storeys, built from using stone as the principal building material. by construction of buildings on Chapel Lane. For example a pair of red brick former council houses, council houses, brick former of red example a pair For Lane. construction of buildings on Chapel extended cottages 36), (see figure traditional properties built in 1952-3 exist alongside more is no particular there Overall artificialand modern housing built out of unconvincing materials. styles and but nonetheless the variety of different on this street, theme to the architecture within the village. it a unique character periods give significant historical building on Chapel Lane. Unfortunately, as it is set back from the street and the street as it is set back from Unfortunately, Lane. building on Chapel significant historical on effect a significant or positive it does not have and a wall, trees gardens, behind large mature an important despite being building in its Area, Conservation surrounding the character of the impact. a greater have north on the side of the road the street The buildings nearer right. own onto the that front Farmhouse of Poplar the west a collection of buildings to In particular, scene ( giving variety to the street elevations rendered have pavement travel towards the Chapel from the centre of the village. Buildings of note include the Chapel include the Chapel Buildings of note village. of the the centre from the Chapel towards travel an origin recording outside of the building inscription on the with an 33 & 34) itself (see Figures being single of interest a large amount does not hold the building Architecturally, 1818. from slates. Welsh with covered with a gabled roof sandstone dressed squared, built from and storey with 16 pane Georgian fitted opening on either side of the doorway gable has a large The front smaller with an even is a small cat-slide extension there elevation On the south style windows. side of this. extension on the The grade II listed Poplar Farmhouse which originates from the mid 18th Century from Farmhouse which originates is the other Poplar The grade II listed The buildings on Chapel Lane vary in both size and materials to create a varied character as you Lane vary as you character a varied on Chapel buildings The to create and materials size in both Flat Lane

5.14. 5.13. Billingley 14 Figure 41: A typical Street A typical Street 41: Figure in the Conservationsurface Area Figure 38: Recent brick Recent Council houses built 38: Figure Lane Court sheltered Well 39: Figure accommodation building Figure 40: Typical street street Typical 40: Figure lamp design in Billingley )). One of the main differences between these buildings buildings these between differences main One of the )). 38 see Figure ). Most road and pavement surfaces are covered with covered surfaces are and pavement Most road 40). see Figure ) is home to a small complex of sheltered housing. It is largely largely It is housing. complex of sheltered 39) is home to a small see figure hidden in the Conservation Area by being located behind other buildings that front High Street, High Street, other buildings that front being located behind by Area in the Conservationhidden and built of single storey, plan, in a U-shaped The building is arranged Lane and Flat Lane. Chapel Due to its position it has no real its form. determines Its use largely stone. natural reclaimed in such a building but its location is ideal for Area of the Conservationimpact on the character Area. the Conservation black tarmac apart from a large section of the pavement on High Street where “Conservation” where Street on High a large section of the pavement black tarmac apart from to the interest in an attempt to add has been installed flags and block paving kerbs, concrete 41) (see figure surface. street borough. The streetlights (where installed) are standard concrete or steel lamp posts with concrete standard installed) are (where The streetlights borough. ( light fittings standardised with High Street and Chapel Lane, and a sundial constructed to celebrate the Millennium to the and Lane, and Chapel with High Street Memorial War the In particular, corner of the junction. at the south-west side of the footpath The main inscription on of the village. an important in the centre landmark and focus provides the Glory Memory of God and in Loving of the Men of this To “Honour the memorial reads: 1914-1918”. War European in the Great their lives Village who gave Well Lane Court are similar to the former council properties on Chapel Lane, (2 storey, semi- (2 storey, Lane, on Chapel properties council to the former similar Court Lane are Well brick ( built of and detached plain tiles (often clay in red covered are is that their roofs Area in the Conservationand the rest Welsh than the predominant rather manufacturer) “Rosemary” tiles after a well-known called properties. stone slates of older or the traditional blue slate Other structures of note in the village include the War Memorial in the middle of the junction of the junction Memorial in the middle War of note in the village include the Other structures in the conservation is similar to most other places in the furniture area the street Typically Well Lane Court ( Well Further along Flat Lane down the street the last buildings before you reach the junction with junction the reach you before last buildings the Further the street down Lane along Flat Other Architecture of Interest within the Conservation Area within the Conservation of Interest Architecture Other

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5.16. 5.15. Billingley 15 Figure 43: Footpath running between running Footpath 43: Figure to Back High Street Lane buildings from Figure 42: A typical street surface in the Conservation in surface street A typical 42: Figure Area. see Figure 43). see Figure 3 storey Beech House to the north of the village and the War Memorial that stands in the Memorial War Beech House to the north of the village and the 3 storey The fact that the village is Lane. and Chapel of the village on the junction of High Street centre of the countryside outstanding views by and is situated at the top of a rise help give surrounded and the hills in the distance. including the fields nearby area surrounding interspersed with small groups of buildings that are often groups of old farm buildings. Towards Towards of old farm buildings. often groups that are of buildings interspersed with small groups developments new the by somewhat interrupted is form northernplan the this village the of end of buildings in the village is at the the major concentration However, Barn Owl Close. around Lane and Flat Lane. near to the junctions of Back southern end of High Street which have now been converted. Almost all the buildings in the Conservation Area are built are Area the buildings in the ConservationAlmost all been converted. now which have 21st Century 20th and early that use a variety properties some late 19th, apart from of stone, all the buildings in the the Chapel, Apart from of materials including brick and artificial stone. houses and no services private are within the village at the or facilities exist Area Conservation time. current village probably originating during the medieval period, and grew as a traditional farming centre farming centre as a traditional and grew period, originating during the medieval village probably the last 30 years. to the edges of the settlement over out moved These have farms. two around a During the 1980’s and piecemiel. slow in the village has been development the years Over for farm buildings and allowed of redundant of a number the future secured planning agreement a certain buildings. amount of infilling and new both streets. These paths , although formally marked and clearly defined, lack any formal lack any defined, and clearly marked although formally These paths , both streets. by particularly overlooked are Neither of the footpaths or tarmac. surfacing such as paving use at night ( unsuitable for making them largely lit, or well properties, surrounding Of timber construction, the shelter was originally built by Hemsworth Rural District Council Council District Rural Hemsworth built by originally was the shelter construction, Of timber of the the abolition about bringing was re-organised, local government In 1974 1974. before County Yorkshire South and Council Borough Metropolitan Barnsley of creation the and Council located in most modern shelters to the standard alternative is a welcome The shelter Council. other parts of the Borough. The overall character of the Conservation Area includes buildings set within large plots, includes buildings set within large plots, Area of the Conservation character The overall the Hall, Billingley 3 storey The landmarks in the conservation include the impressive area The village is dominated by traditional stone-built properties and original farm buildings, all of and original farm buildings, traditional stone-built properties The village is dominated by Between High Street and Back Lane two footpaths run through the sides of properties fronting fronting of properties the sides run through footpaths Back Lane two and High Street Between The countryside. a typical small village set within open is Area Conservation Billingley Overall, One of the most unique pieces of street furniture in the village is the bus shelter on High Street. Street. on High bus shelter is the the village in furniture of street pieces unique of the most One The Character and Appearance of the Conservation Area the ConservationAppearance of and The Character

6.4. 6.3. 6.2. 6. 6.1. 5.20. 5.19. Billingley 16 HE1 Conservation – design areas procedures HE2 Conservation – planning application areas • • part relates to the preservation of the special character within the Conservation Area while the Area part to the preservation of the special character within the Conservation relates present the Local Development Scheme which sets out the timetable for production of all the production Scheme which sets out the timetable for the Local Development present formation of for the specific timetable any up the LDF does not include documents that make Areas. design guidance in Conservation could cover which Supplementary Planning Documents, of such guidance after the the formulation of the LDS could outline revisions future However, been completed. plan documents have main development design quality of developments in all areas of Barnsley. In addition to this, the UDP also has a the UDP also to this, In addition of Barnsley. in all areas design quality of developments Local The BE1). (Policy Areas Conservation within development to relates specifically that policy UDP when adopted has the current replace (LDF) that will eventually Framework Development These are: Areas. to Conservation related policies directly two the Billingley Conservation Area. Eventually, any future management plan should be read in plan should be read management future any Eventually, Area. Conservationthe Billingley the will aim to preserve put forward policies The proposed conjunction with this appraisal. the enhancements that respect while proposing Area special character of the Conservation will to implement these policies they In order of the area. existing historic fabric and character the management plan into the Local Development to be incorporated through have ultimately Framework. fields in every direction. A small strip of land to the south of the junction of High Street and Flat of High Street of land to the south of the junction A small strip every direction. fields in of open space A large area of open space the village possesses. area recognised Lane is the only The site grazing. informal for used only grass and rough exists to the north but this is currently development allowed that as part 52 agreement of the Section left undeveloped was deliberately elsewhere. of the properties in the village are conversions of old farm buildings and cottages. Some new new Some and cottages. farm buildings of old conversions are in the village properties of the at the northern is concentrated developments infill and various village end of the development Some 20th Centuries. the 19th and times throughout at different been completed have buildings in the village to the style of some variety has provided development of this infill of the character the overall in enhancing been successful have not all unfortunately, but, Area. Conservation The proposals for presevation and enhancement cover two specific areas of policy. The first of policy. specific areas two and enhancement cover presevation for The proposals These policies are contained within the Barnsley Policies Preferred Options document. At Options document. Preferred Policies within the Barnsley contained These policies are This section of the document sets out the basis for a possible future management plan for management plan for a possible future the basis for This section of the document sets out to the Plan (UDP) that relate Unitary Development The Council has policies in the current Open space within the Conservation Area is minimal even though the village is surrounded by by is surrounded though the village even is minimal Area the ConservationOpen space within The style of architecture prevalent in the Conservation Area is traditional vernacular. Many Many vernacular. traditional is Area the Conservation in prevalent style of architecture The Proposals for the Future Conservation and Enhancement of the Conservation Area Conservation the Future of the Conservation and Enhancement for Proposals

7.4. 7.3. 7.2. 7. 7.1. 6.6. 6.5. Billingley 17 ea in the future. Included are are Included the future. ea in The traditional vernacular style of the original converted farm buildings and cottages farm buildings converted style of the original The traditional vernacular its rural farm village character. the village that give a Billingley material gives use of natural sandstone as a building The predominant area. in the surrounding that of other settlements character from different significantly in large plots interspersed with which consists of large buildings of buildings The spread buildings in close knit groups. of and groups smaller barn conversions and the Chapel Memorial, War include the listed buildings, The landmarks that special character. area’s to the much so add in the gable end wall which gravestone including locations in several of the village to the townscape value an added give Trees of the village. and near the centre the northern High Street end of important are as Open spaces at both the northern Street and southern ends of High spaces in the village. open some of the only are they Barn Owl Close and whether around developments of the new character The different the older parts could be better integrated into the special character of they of Billingley. • • • • • • • in Billingley are controlled under listed building legislation. An application for Listed Building for An application under listed building legislation. controlled are in Billingley the character of a listed building. affect would which proposal any for Consent is required of an original feature means the removal An alteration to the character of a building usually or materials, roof or door styles, or changes to such things as window or internally, externally whether being considered, are when alterations or repairs best to check, It is always pointing. is to a listed building Carrying out unauthorised works Listed Building Consent is required. (over 115 cubic metres in volume) and some boundary walls. Applications for ConservationApplications for and some boundary in volume) walls. metres 115 cubic (over be made to the local planning authority. Consent to demolish must Area now need to include a Design and Access Statement. The Statement must include information include information Statement must The Access Statement. need to include a Design and now and wider immediate including an assessment of the site’s proposal on the full context of any members and of both community also include details of the involvement It must context. principles of the design collected formulating information of the and an evaluation professionals for planning application Access Statement in any The inclusion of a Design and the development. account of this appraisal. take should therefore Area Conservationa site within the Billingley the features that currently define the overall character of the area. As described in the appraisal, appraisal, in the As described area. character of the overall the define that currently the features character include: to its special that contribute Area aspects of the Conservationthe main second deals with the specific policies that aim to enhance the ar to enhance that aim policies specific with the deals second where areas to adjacent Area boundary Conservation of the the current extend to proposals necessary. Conservation Area designation introduces control over the demolition of most unlisted buildings buildings unlisted most of demolition the over control introduces designation Area Conservation The listed buildings historic structures. in existence for of control other forms two are There All new development proposed in the conservation area that requires planning permission in the conservation that requires proposed area development All new The future preservation of the special character of the area is dependant on firstly preserving is dependant on firstly preservation of the area the special character of The future

7.8. 7.7. 7.6. 7.5. Billingley 18 proposal to convert the vacant building on Back Lane for local and small scale community local and small scale community the vacant building on Back Lane for to convert proposal much-needed provide and the mix of uses in the area both improve would facilities in the area activities. a range of community space for identified in the appraisal and any future proposals for more appropriate replacement buildings appropriate for more proposals future appraisal and any identified in the the character of the conservation of enhancing in the interests favourably should be considered area. traditional styles and materials; for instance, timber-framed windows in preference to pvcu, as to pvcu, in preference windows timber-framed instance, for traditional styles and materials; This philosophy buildings. look out of place on traditionally-styled can often modern alternatives and also to doors and stonework, such as roofs, and details, to other materials should also apply Area. existing buildings within the Conservation to work improvement in the Conservation Area. However, any future proposal that may involve the conversion the conversion involve that may proposal future any However, Area. in the Conservation the special character of or enhance preserve of an existing building must or replacement most Access Statements for Design and of producing The process Area. the Conservation Design that design. the quality of future should be instrumental in improving applications styles. its architectural need to replicate does not always Area enhances the Conservation in terms of appropriate buildings should fit into the village context and be all new However, and scale. form materials, significant size in the Conservation Area particularly important. All trees with a stem diameter with a stem diameter All trees particularly important. Area the Conservation significant size in such a tree works to for any required is and notification protected are of 75mm or larger can be Area in the Conservation trees If appropriate, Area. Conservationthat lies within the adjacent to Beech House the Beech only In Billingley, Preservation Orders. Tree by protected in the conservation contribute Almost all trees area Preservation Order. Tree has a currently be needs to a tree Where be retained. and as such should to the amenity of the area positively be required. may of a suitable species with trees its replacement removed, a criminal offence. Listed Buildings within the Conservation Area are shown on the map of of the map on shown are Area the Conservation within Buildings Listed offence. a criminal importantthis document. 8 of in section views and landmarks that should be used materials possible, Wherever of the area. special character context and furniture street and replacement New context of the village. to the historical appropriate are of the area. the character respect be designed to should also There are some buildings that currently detract from the character of the village that are the character of the village that are detract from some buildings that currently are There future Any Area. limited within the Conservation facilities are time community At the present Following development over the last 25 years, hardly any scope exists for future development development future scope exists for any hardly the last 25 years, over development Following existing character should utilise of the area’s the pattern that does follow development New Future repairs and upgrading of the highways and street furniture should consider the historic should consider the furniture and street of the highways and upgrading repairs Future of trees all This makes particularly along Back Lane. trees, mature very few are there In Billingley

7.14. 7.13. 7.12. 7.11. 7.10. 7.9. Billingley 19 or substantial extensions to existing buildings, should be accompanied by a desk-based a desk-based by should be accompanied to existing buildings, or substantial extensions conservatories for include applications not and This would assessment. archaeological should assessment The archaeological work. tree or those to undertake small extensions, the desk-based Where submitted in supportbe completed and planning application). of a recommend of surviving would then we archaeology to be a likelihood there assessment shows of taking the form most likely evaluation, pre-determination supplemented by be that the works decisions on the site. planning help inform would These works trial trenching. completed since its designation. The change is illustrated in Map 8.6 at the back of this back of 8.6 at the in Map is illustrated change The its designation. since completed the boundary to extend all the to include Lane proposed It is of Chapel south to the document. no further to the boundary changes thought are this, Apart from House. Wentworth of gardens necessary. Proposals for any significant works in the Conservation Area, like new development development new like Area, the Conservation works in significant any for Proposals A minor change to the Conservation Area boundary is required to take account of development development of account to take boundaryArea is required Conservation to the change A minor

7.16. 7.15. Billingley 20 Many of the above references can be obtained through contacting the Barnsley Archives Service on Archives contacting the Barnsley can be obtained through references of the above Many (01226) 773950 Maps from 1895, 1910, 1930,1948, 1960, 1990 accessed through the Barnsley Archives Service (All maps Archives Barnsley the 1990 accessed through 1960, 1930,1948, 1910, 1895, from Maps (2006)) 100022264 All rights reserved Copyright. © Crown Office for National Statistics (2007) Neighbourhood Profile for Barnsley 020B LSOA, http:/ 020B LSOA, for Barnsley Neighbourhood Profile for National Statistics (2007) Office neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/NeighbourhoodProfileSearch.do?a=3&i=1001&m=0&enc February 22nd 2007] [Accessed: 1&profileSearchText=S72+0JB&searchProfiles=Search&bhcp=1 Various original plans and documents relating to the history conservation plans and documents relating original Billingley and buildings in the Various Service.Archives Barnsley the been accessed through have area Miller E (1804), The History and Antiquities of Doncaster and Its Vicinity, Sheardown, London Sheardown, Vicinity, and Its Antiquities of Doncaster The History and Miller E (1804), English Heritage (2006), Guidance on the Management of Conservation Areas, English Heritage, London English Heritage, Areas, of Conservation Guidance on the Management English Heritage (2006), English Heritage (2006), Guidance on Conservation Area Appraisals, English Heritage, London English Heritage, Appraisals, Area Conservation Guidance on English Heritage (2006), Department for the Environment and Department of National Heritage (1994), Planning Policy Guidance Planning Policy Department and (1994), of National Heritage Department the Environment for London HMSO, Environment, and the Historic Planning Note 15: Brunskill R W (2000), Illustrated Handbook of Vernacular Architecture, Faber and Faber,London Faber Architecture, Vernacular of Handbook Illustrated (2000), W R Brunskill References and Further and Reading References Billingley 21 8.1 Buildings that make a Positive, a Positive, make that 8.1 Buildings Contribution Negative or the to Neutral Area Conservation Billingley 22 8.2 Trees and Open Greenspace Greenspace and Open Trees 8.2 Area Conservationin the Billingley 23 8.3 Current Uses and Activity Activity and Uses 8.3 Current Area Conservationin the Billingley 24 Billingley 25 8.5 Listed Buildings/Buildings of Note Buildings/Buildings 8.5 Listed Billingley 26 8.6 Proposed Boundary8.6 Proposed Extensions Billingley 27 BACK LANE BACK Billingley Hall Billingley BILLINGLEY (north side)

* IoE Number refers to an entry on English Heritage’s Images Of England register. to an entry on English Heritage’s * IoE Number refers Details on line at www.imagesofengland.org.uk SE40SW BILLINGLEY BACK LANE (north side) 6/1 Billingley Hall II House. Late C18, C19 extension to Late C18, LANE (north Hall II House. side) 6/1 Billingley SE40SW BILLINGLEY BACK stone slates retained slate roof, Welsh sandstone returns. squared coursed, Sandstone ashlar front, rear. full C18 block with 2-storey 3-bay 3-storey, brick stacks. Renewed and part of left return. at rear floor, quoinstrip to ground Band-rusticated sill level. plinth at Wallstone width extension to rear. with architrave stone in eared overlight Central panelled door with renewed above. quoins chamfered Band Flanking 4-pane sashes in architraves. consoles and segmental pediment. eroded pulvinated frieze, central window linking similar outer sashes to narrower Sill band to 1st-floor windows at pediment level. Sill band to 2nd floor cornice and ashlar panel above. architrave, eared sill, with moulded projecting stone gutter brackets. Paired with moulded sill. narrower central window linking 3 sashed architraves; in C19 extension. tall stair window Right return: with 2 ridge stacks. Hipped roof 6/1 333629 I o E Number: Date Listed: 18th April 1985 April 18th Date Listed: II Grade: SE40SW Location: BILLINGLEY HALL, BACK LANE, BILLINGLEY, BARNSLEY, BARNSLEY, BILLINGLEY, LANE, BACK HALL, BILLINGLEY Location: YORKSHIRE SOUTH Listed Building Profiles for Buildings in Billingley Conservation Area Conservation in Billingley Buildings for Profiles Building Listed Appendix A Appendix Billingley 28 CHAPEL LANE CHAPEL BILLINGLEY (north side) Farmhouse Poplar SOUTH YORKSHIRE SOUTH

Mid C18. Farmhouse II Farmhouse. CHAPEL LANE (northSE40SW BILLINGLEY Poplar side) 6/2 brick Renewed in C20 tiles at rear. renewed slate roof stone sandstone, squared Deeply-coursed, Central part-glazed door in square-faced quoins. Large floor. to 1st 3 windows 2 storeys, stacks. sills with projecting windows mullion Flanking 3-light square-faced all within C20 glazed porch. surround above with similar 3-light windows Band to 1st floor casements with glazing bars. wood and renewed extensions not of flat-roofed Rear: and brick end stacks. Gable copings flanking central 2-light window. special interest. IoE Number: 333630 IoE Number: 6/2 SE40SW Date Listed: 18th April 1985 18th Date Listed: II Grade: Location: POPLAR FARMHOUSE, CHAPEL LANE, BILLINGLEY, BARNSLEY, BARNSLEY, BILLINGLEY, LANE, CHAPEL FARMHOUSE, POPLAR Location: Billingley 29 . Early C19 with Early . HIGH STREET BILLINGLEY (east side) Manor House late C16 or early C17 rear wing. Wing: partly timber-framed. Main range: coursed dressed sandstone, dressed coursed Main range: partly timber-framed. Wing: wing. C17 rear late C16 or early from short main range and wing projecting 4-bay plan: L-shaped brick stacks. renewed slate roof, Welsh with shaped 2 in quoined surround Panelled door to bay large quoins. ashlar plinth, Main range: right. rear resemble sills and lintels cut to with projecting windows 3 ground-floor cut onto lintel. keystone Brick end stacks and narrower. 2 window bay windows, 4 similar lst-floor C20 casements. voussoirs, roof. steeply-pitched brick, upper walling infilled in Rear wing: 3 and 4. bays a ridge stack between Post and truss timber framing room. beams to ground-floor transverse 2 heavy Interior of wing retains roof Original exposed. braces and wallplates some original stud infill, wall posts, visible in upper rooms, visible in loft has 2 king-post trusses with braces to ridge. structure Manor House II Farmhouse HIGH STREW (east side) 6/4 SE40 SW BILLINGLEY IoE Number: 333632 IoE Number: 6/4 SE40 SW Date Listed: 18th April 1985 18th Date Listed: II Grade: Location: MANOR HOUSE, HIGH STREET, BILLINGLEY, BARNSLEY, BARNSLEY, BILLINGLEY, STREET, HIGH HOUSE, MANOR Location: YORKSHIRE SOUTH Billingley 30 Broadly speaking, the plans put forward for development by the Section 52 agreement have have the Section 52 agreement by development for the plans put forward speaking, Broadly from protected are Area Houses to the south of the village outside the Conservation New development has changed the character of the village; houses are closer together than closer together than houses are the village; has changed the character of development New 52 the Section through allowed the style of barn conversions over Some discrepancies Ideas for the future preservation and enhancement of the area (Management Plan). preservation and enhancement of the area future the Ideas for What has happened to the Conservation Area over time? over Area to the ConservationWhat has happened it special? what makes i.e. Area The character of the What could be improved? impact on the area? a positive What buildings and sites have Trees and Landscape and their environment Streets Local Ward Councillors contacted and informed about the public consultation event. about the public consultation informed Councillors contacted and Ward Local Public Workshop held on 1st November 2006 at the Methodist Chapel on Chapel Lane, Lane, on Chapel Chapel 2006 at the Methodist on 1st November held Workshop Public of an intended production them of the to all households to inform Leaflets distributed Appraisal process. the Conservation to publicise article Chronicle in the Barnsley Press event the for booking the Chapel by the local Parish Council who helped Contact made with original cottages. Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) on such development The Council’s agreement. which has harmed the character of these buildings. to. been adhered and being on hand during the running of the workshop. and being on hand Billingley. them to the workshop. and to invite area the for appraisal • • • • Buildings Summary of the Billingley Conservation Area Appraisal Workshop Appraisal Area Summary Conservation of the Billingley Methodist Chapel 2006 at Billingley 1st November Held: • included below: is A summary the workshop the outputs from of • • • • • The purpose of the public workshop was to gain the views of local residents in the Billingley local residents of the views was to gain public workshop The purpose of the sought were The topics that views appraisal. in the of topics covered on a number Area Conservation on included: • 2006 1st November Methodist Chapel held at the event Summary workshop of the public • • How public and community consultation has been undertaken: consultation has and community public How • Report Undertaken on Consultation • Appendix B Appendix Billingley 31 Concerns over conversion into flats conversion Concerns over the building into a pub as this could spoil the quiet character of the converting Concerns over Village is almost entirely residential except for: residential Village is almost entirely building on Back Lane Unfinished community Lane on Chapel Methodist Chapel village. farming be a working Residents consider the village to still except Beech House? a problem, Not really The village is Green Space deficient in planning terms but surrounded by Green Belt. by Green Space deficient in planning terms but surrounded The village is Green which is potentially “Village Green” on the often play so they children for area No play Memorial acts as an important heart landmark at the to continue of the village and should War Open Spaces form an importantOpen Spaces form village. element of the character of the Wentworth and outside the CA to the south of the village Green” “Village belongs to The Feeling that reclaimed stone would be a better bet on future developments rather than rather than developments bet on future be a better stone would that reclaimed Feeling is too modern. properties modern new that the design of A worry but is not listed. 1818 is an importantThe chapel from village and dates building in the in constructed buildings in the village were brick the council built red It was thought that The quality of new buildings in the village varies considerably, some being better than others. than being better some varies considerably, village in the buildings new quality of The artificial built in Some the dominate that buildings stone the existing not match stone do village. be maintained in its current location. be maintained in its current dangerous due to it being right next to the road and only being a small strip of land. being a small strip of land. and only to the road due to it being right next dangerous Estates. There was a feeling that this area is currently underused and could do with being underused and could currently is that this area was a feeling There Estates. accordingly. improved artificial alternatives. 1952/3. surrounding new development through being in the green belt. green in the being through development new surrounding village. • • Vacant Properties Vacant • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Use of Buildings and Land Public Realm Public Open Spaces Billingley 32 A draft version of the Billingley Conservation Area Appraisal was made available for public for Appraisal was made available Area Conservation of the Billingley A draft version Solar Panels Turbines Wind Mini legislate on these matters as to whether planning will eventually The Government of the in the production into consideration taken were stated at the workshop The views Sycamore trees by the road side need attention and the remaining have become a nuisance. become a nuisance. have need attention and the remaining side the road by trees Sycamore Memorial War Chapel slab in wall on Back Lane Grave Street lights – not in keeping with village “feel”. with village – not in keeping lights Street with paving. maintenance issue the future for should be adopted holistic approach New particularly with people in the morning problems, has caused at Middlecliffe calming Traffic problem. the village is a perceived through The speed of traffic would be character of the conservation that fit in with the area calming measures Traffic Pavements – currently 2 different styles. Need to do something to improve the look of the look to improve something to do Need styles. 2 different currently – Pavements consultation on 21.04.2008. Comments received have been used in producing a final been used in producing have Comments received consultation on 21.04.2008. the Council on adopted by will then be formally The appraisal of the appraisal. version Area. decisions within the Conservation control development 30.06.2008 to assist in future permission will be required to install them or not and under what circumstances. to install permission will be required appraisal. Parish Council have chased this up with the Council but to no avail. Parish Council have welcomed. There would be a need to consider farm traffic and how it would negotiate any any would negotiate it farm traffic and how be a need to consider would There welcomed. traffic calming scheme. in place in the design of any put measures using High Street as a “rat run” to avoid the traffic calming. This is a particularly recent and recent and This is a particularly the traffic calming. run” to avoid “rat as a using High Street nuisance. new both.

• • • Energy Saving Devices Energy Saving • • • • • • • • • Transport, Streets and Footpaths and Streets Transport, • Landmarks Trees and Biodiversity Trees Billingley 33

Held: 1st November 1st November Held: which has harmed the character of these buildings. which has harmed the character of to. been adhered belt. being in the green through development new surrounding original cottages. Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) on such development The Council’s agreement. event and being on hand during the running of the workshop. being on hand during the running and event Billingley. them to the workshop. and to invite area the for appraisal • Some built in artificial match the existing stone buildings that dominate the stone do not have Section 52 agreement the by development for the plans put forward speaking, • Broadly from protected are Area • Houses to the south of the village outside the Conservation some being better than others. buildings in the village varies considerably, The quality of new • • New development has changed the character of the village; houses are closer together than houses are has changed the character of the village; development • New the Section 52 through allowed barn conversions the style of over • Some discrepancies • What has happened to the Conservation Area over time? over Area to the ConservationWhat has happened • it special? what makes i.e. Area The character of the • What could be improved? impact on the area? a positive What buildings and sites have • Trees and • Landscape and their environment • Streets (Management Plan). preservation area and enhancement of the future the • Ideas for event. about the public consultation informed Councillors contacted and Ward • Local • Public Workshop held on 1st November 2006 at the Methodist Chapel on Chapel Lane, Lane, on Chapel Chapel 2006 at the Methodist on 1st November held Workshop • Public of an intended production them of the to all households to inform • Leaflets distributed Appraisal process. the Conservation to publicise article Chronicle in the Barnsley • Press the for booking the Chapel by the local Parish Council who helped • Contact made with Buildings Methodist Chapel 2006 at Billingley Summary of the Billingley Conservation Area Appraisal Workshop Appraisal Area Summary Conservation of the Billingley A summary of the outputs from the workshop is included below: is A summary the workshop the outputs from of The purpose of the public workshop was to gain the views of local residents in the Billingley of local residents was to gain the views The purpose of the public workshop were The topics that views appraisal. in the of topics covered on a number Area Conservation sought on included: Summary of the public workshop event held at the Methodist Chapel 1st November 1st November Methodist Chapel held at the event Summary workshop of the public 2006 How public and community consultation has been undertaken: consultation has and community public How Report on Consultation Undertaken Before the Appraisal was Written was Appraisal the Report Before Undertaken on Consultation Appendix B B Appendix Billingley 34

new nuisance. new both. and This is a particularly recent the traffic calming. “rat run” to avoid as a using High Street the village. to be maintained in its current location. to be maintained in its current Estates. There was a feeling that this area is currently underused and could do with being underused and could do currently is that this area was a feeling There Estates. accordingly. improved a small strip of land. being only and being right next to the road due to it dangerous 1952/3. village. artificial alternatives.

• Pavements – currently 2 different styles. Need to do something to improve the look of Need to do something to improve styles. 2 different – currently • Pavements “feel”. with village lights – not in keeping • Street maintenance issue with paving. future the should be adopted for holistic approach • New particularly in the morning with people has caused problems, calming at Middlecliffe Traffic • • Concerns over converting the building into a pub as this could spoil the quiet character of the converting • Concerns over • War Memorial acts as an important heart landmark at the should continue of the village and War • Belt. Green by but surrounded Space deficient in planning terms The village is Green • which is potentially Green” “Village on the often play so they children for area • No play • It was thought that the council built red brick buildings in the village were constructed in constructed were in the village brick buildings built red that the council • It was thought Wentworth and outside the CA to the south of the village Green” “Village belongs to The • than rather developments future bet on a better be would stone reclaimed that • Feeling modern. is too modern properties design of new worry that the A • but is not listed. 1818 is an importantThe chapel from the village and dates building in • • Not really a problem, except Beech House? a problem, • Not really into flats conversion • Concerns over • Village is almost entirely residential except for: residential is almost entirely Village • building on Back Lane • Unfinished community Lane on Chapel • Methodist Chapel village. farming be a working • Residents consider the village to still • Open Spaces form an important• Open Spaces form of the village. element of the character Transport, Streets and Footpaths Streets Transport, Vacant Properties Vacant Use of Buildings and Land Public Realm Public Open Spaces Billingley 35 permission will be required to install them or not and under what circumstances. them or not and under what circumstances. to install permission will be required of the in the production into consideration taken were stated at the workshop The views appraisal. Parish Council have chased this up with the Council but to no avail. Council but to no this up with the chased Parish Council have welcomed. There would be a need to consider farm traffic and how it would negotiate any any negotiate it would how and farm traffic consider a need to be would There welcomed. traffic calming scheme. any in the design of put in place measures • The Government will eventually legislate on these matters as to whether planning will eventually The Government • • Sycamore trees by the road side need attention and the remaining have become a nuisance. a nuisance. become have and the remaining side need attention the road by trees • Sycamore • The speed of traffic through the village is a perceived problem. is a perceived village the traffic through speed of The • be the conservation of the character in with that fit would measures calming area Traffic • • Solar Panels Turbines Wind • Mini • War Memorial War • • Chapel slab in wall on Back Lane • Grave A draft version of the Billingley Conservation Area Appraisal was made available for public for Appraisal was made available Area Conservation of the Billingley A draft version been incorporated into the have Some of the comments received consultation on 21.04.2008. is All feedback Area. conservation the future and enhancement of the Conservation for proposals It is a Council resolution. on 30/06/08 following adopted was formally The appraisal included below. decisions within the control development will be used to assist in future Appraisal intended that the Area. Conservation Consultation Following the Publishing of the Draft Appraisal Draft of the the Publishing Consultation Following Energy Saving Devices Energy Saving Landmarks Trees and Biodiversity and Trees Billingley 36 No businesses to be allowed in Billingley which are not connected to farming i.e. keep the keep to farming i.e. not connected which are in Billingley No businesses to be allowed document. in your rural farm village character as stated of the quality of life affect adversely which would to be allowed No further development neighbouring properties. been have properties left in the village – the newer which are open spaces the few Preserve open the few states it is importantThe document rightly to retain built too close together. in the village. spaces that remain the village and racing through to stop vehicles in the main street calming measures Traffic A635. the using it as a short cut to and from to deter them from as conservation. as well reasons environmental and hedges for all trees Preserve • • • • • Q4. Is there anything in particular you would like to see preserved or enhanced in the to see preserved like in particular would anything you Is there Q4. Area? Conservation The following comments are in no particular order and are lifted word for word from the feedback the feedback from word for lifted word in no particular and are order comments are The following forms. Q3. Do you agree with the boundary of the Conservation Area (including any changes proposed?) changes proposed?) (including any Area with the boundary agree of the Conservation Do you Q3. 12.5% agree: Strongly 37.5% Agree: 25% Disagree: 25% Disagree: Strongly 0% Not sure Q2. Do you agree with the recommendations for the Conservation Areas as outlined in section 7 as Areas the Conservation for with the recommendations agree Do you Q2. Appraisal. Area of the Conservation 12.5% agree: Strongly 87.5% Agree: 0% Disagree: 0% Disagree: Strongly 0% Not sure Q1. Do you agree with the assessment of the character of the Conservation Area Area the Conservation the character of the assessment of with agree Do you Q1. 25% agree: Strongly 75 % Agree: 0% Disagree: 0% Disagree: Strongly 0% Not sure: Feedback Form: Feedback Consultation Feedback Consultation Billingley 37 Strict limits on the uses of vacant building (proposed village hall) on Back Lane so as to Lane on Back village hall) (proposed building of vacant the uses limits on Strict Also distress). (and consequent the neighbours on effects nuisance noise and the minimise long. so for enjoyed has been which area of the tranquillity the to preserve a Although in the village. public amenities very few are there report, in your As highlighted be will still not there happens), this (if it ever rectifying towards some way will go village hall Area. within the Conservation space” “green public suitable any without prior time can be used at any which outdoor area a communal of The provision would asset and be a tremendous village would member of the any by arrangement would that the area it is recognised However interaction. community improve sustainably and maintained. fenced need to be landscaped, such a space exists within the village, location for identifies that a suitable report Your not and is per year on a couple of occasion events pre-arranged for available but it is only area, A combination of a flat green public activities. condition for in a suitable currently be ideal. beds and seating would flower to the significantly also add would on the village green of the village pond The resurrection the pond A635. the those entering from for a fantastic first impression and provide area focal a beautiful provide and reserve nature the nearby from birds could attract water attached. issues be safety obviously would there However, point. walking Currently also be an asset to the village. lighting on Back Lane would The proposed Lighting of the village. to the remainder reasons safety for after dusk is restricted around and Area Conservation the entire around to walk safely enable people on Back Lane would encourage further interaction. community would Lane and High Street Green Billingley between in the pavement Improvements those entering the village to the impact for of the village and add enhance the appearance also add would lighting along High Street of stylish street The adoption A635. the from to the ambiance of the village. substantially When on the age of Hirst Cottage. Check in the village. attention to traffic calming More style timbers exposed. ‘Tudor’ renovation for outer walls removed lighting in the street to see the like I would it. and love life in this village all my lived I have should be The pavements with a unique village (all the village). and in keeping village uniform “rat run” of to stop can be done if anything Also, with a traditional village. in keeping more trees. More traffic. Inappropriate maintained. regularly be should Street High and Lane Back between Footpaths not a conifer overgrown includes any This hedges should be removed. planting of Leylandii UK native. 24 + 26 Back ‘animal shelter’ opposite boundaryArea should include the Conservation Lane. We the village. with not in keeping and lighting - which are about the paving agree I totally Also I note lost the battle. we – but unfortunately telephone box a red to keep hard fought to keep. also fought comments about the bus shelter which we your Area. Cottage should be within the Conservation Tree think the field at the back of Fir We • • • • • • • • • • • • • Billingley 38

ea viz: ea viz: vation Ar vation - Pond House, Primrose Farm and the Barn next door, also Rose Cottage and Woodbine Woodbine also Rose Cottage and Farm and the Barn next door, Primrose House, - Pond map. but not on your all in Billingley, Cottage at the bottom of the hill are After trying with look at the document. villagers to for made it difficult I do think you the library to the received went who had only difficulty to access it on computer we great should A copy the same difficulty on the website. found and they before document the day to see. everyone for made it available have been sent to the Parish Council who would have beyond centre of road lines to include hedgerows at the full perimeter of the village. at the full perimeter of the village. hedgerows lines to include of road centre beyond of Back Lane please. natural state Preserve Cottage. Tree of Fir at rear Include strip of land Chapel Cottage, Tree the boundary that feel Fir should include land (vacant) behind We more Also Area. should be included in the Conservation that this strongly feel We Lane. that once would getting through Some things are Area. of the Conservation notice taken in Planning. been allowed not have Recollection of Bell Pit being Book’. ‘Doomsday mentioned in No mention of Billingley Tudor When Hirst Cottage was being renovated, in the past (local paper). discovered garden. in my top of Bellarmine Jug Found in outer wall. timbers exposed the be enhanced by would that the village recognises please to see that the report are We and materials. traditional form rather than the insistence upon design, of good application and enhanced the location. interest this added believe we visited Germany, recently Having within the is very development little scope for there that do recognise we However Area. Conservation due to cost of building design with mediocre The use of imitation materials combined village. in a mediocre soon result would as public meetings can be our views, also glad of this opportunity to put across were We As is a minority view. and often reflect personalities those with aggressive dominated by community. conflict within the silent to avoid the silent majority remain often the case, potential as a village community. and so far unrealised has a tremendous Billingley that do not fit gates etc. railings, iron of the horrible Stop people using or putting up some in or blend with the village. the nature detract from as they Back Lane should be dropped for lighting proposals Street unnecessary. of the lane and are the village should be within the Conser I do think that all the houses within Conservation Area should be amended to include both farms. It should also be extended It should also both farms. be amended to include should Area Conservation This was bought by an individual and could be used for housing in the future. Also why are are why Also the future. in housing for be used could and an individual by was bought This the Also Cottage? Woodbine and Rose Cottage viz. houses two in and the not the farms part all of are They opposite. two and the House Pond hill. of the at the top houses three the village. • • • • • • • • • • • Other comments: Billingley 39 Contact Details Contact further you that queries any have you or if document on this to make comments any have If you further to discuss wish below: details the contact using get in touch please then Conservation Design, Renaissance, Council Borough Metropolitan Barnsley Service Transportation and Planning Barnsley 604 PO Box S70 9FE 772576 (01226) Telephone: [email protected] E-mail: braille or large print, in audio format, or extract of this document a copy like would if you other than English or Russian or another language Albanian Polish, Chinese, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, 772576 please call 01226