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House prices in Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council: average £191,496, +1.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council received?
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council received 1,150 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 83%.
How long does Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide applications?
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 57 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council?
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council approves 83% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 412 appeals were lodged against Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 26% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council serves as the local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England. As a metropolitan borough council, it is responsible for delivering a wide range of local government services essential for residents and businesses in the area, including those relevant to planning applications. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Chris Read (Labour), who has held the position since 4 March 2015. Sharon Kemp serves as Chief Executive since February 2016.

The council area encompasses 95 towns and villages, including Maltby, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, Swinton and Wath Upon Dearne. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council received 1,150 planning applications. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (192), other applications (97), amendments (95). 28 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

412 planning appeals were lodged against Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council decisions, of which 88 were allowed and 254 were dismissed (26% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.