How many planning applications has Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council received?

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council received 872 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 80%.

How long does Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 51 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 80% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council?

To object to a Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Q: Can I appeal a Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your planning 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.

Search and explore Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber

About Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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.

Governance

Leader: Chris Read (Labour), since 4 March 2015

Chair: Rukhsana Ismail (Labour), since 16 May 2025

Chief Executive: Sharon Kemp, since February 2016

Founded: 1 April 1974

Last election: 2 May 2024

Political composition: Labour (32), Conservative (13), Liberal Democrats (3), Independent (10), Green (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £179,268 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Doncaster
Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster North
LSOA: Doncaster 002G

Crime Statistics

129 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 44
shoplifting: 33
anti-social-behaviour: 17
other-theft: 9
other-crime: 8
criminal-damage-arson: 5
vehicle-crime: 4
burglary: 3
public-order: 3
drugs: 1
robbery: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

514 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

4 flood monitoring stations near Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.

Norwood (Ea Beck)
Kirk Bramwith (River Don)
Doncaster (River Don)
Adwick le Street White Cross Bridge (Ea Beck)

A brief summary of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

The average property sale price in the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council area is £179,268, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council area recorded 129 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council area includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 514 towns and villages, including Adwick Le Street, Barnsley, Bentley, Bolton Upon Dearne, Conisbrough and Doncaster. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council area. Unlike the official Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 872 planning applications Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council received. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council were discharge of conditions (178), other applications (92), amendments (90).

In terms of development scale, 27 large-scale (major) developments, 87 medium-scale applications, 740 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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

Application Outcomes

Approved: 295 applications
Refused: 24 applications
Withdrawn: 51 applications
Awaiting decision: 502 applications

Related Planning Guides

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