The general public is invited to provide feedback on proposals to improve Penistone Station (this includes (including volunteers and community groups).
Barnsley MBC will be carrying out the improvements and there will be consultations in advance. The following is taken from their site:
Penistone station footbridge and car park schem
Project status: In development
Project overview
We’re seeking feedback on proposals to deliver a fully accessible footbridge between the platforms at Penistone Station as well as a new park and ride site to the east of the station, behind platform 1 and accessed from Lairds Way. The scheme aims to provide a safer, fully accessible and well-integrated station environment at Penistone, increasing rail use by removing safety constraints, improving step free access and expanding park and ride capacity to support sustainable travel choices.
The scheme is to be funded by UK Government via the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS). This scheme will be delivered in partnership with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).
Proposals
The scheme proposes to:
- install footbridge with lifts between platforms
- construct an approximate 100 space car park to the land off Lairds way to the east of the rail track
- remove the existing crossing facility between the platforms
- reconfigure the existing car park facilities to the west of the rail track
Projected Timeline
Planning application submission – Autumn 2026
Outline business case submission – Autumn 2026
Full business case submission (final funding approval) – Spring 2027
Anticipated construction period – Approximately 1 year commencing Spring 2027
Plans
Plans to be made available by 15 June 2026
Have your say
We’re undertaking a non-statutory public engagement on plans for the proposed Penistone park and ride facility whilst they are at a formative stage ahead of the submission of an application for planning permission.
A period of engagement will run for three weeks from 15 June to 6 July 2026.
During this time, we’re hosting 3 drop-in events at venues near to the schemes location to give you the opportunity to learn more about the proposals, ask questions of the project team and provide feedback. Details of the events are below.
Thursday 18 June
Cubley Room, St John’s Community Centre, Church Street, Penistone, S36 6AR
2pm to 6pm
Tuesday 23 June
Wortley Wagyu Café, Cote Green Farm, Finkle St Ln, Wortley, Sheffield S35 7DH
10am to 2pm
Thursday 25 June
St Aidan’s Church and Community Hall, Sheffield Road, Oxspring, S36 8YW
10am to 2pm
More info about similar project can be found at https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/roads-travel-and-parking/transport-projects/
