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Planning in Broom

Approved
80%
35 of 41 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Broom in the last 24 months, from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Broom

Broom is a suburban area in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, situated approximately 2 miles southeast of Rotherham town centre. With a population of around 900, Broom features a mix of semi-detached housing and local amenities, including three pubs and Broom United football club. The area, rich in history, is located on the site of a former Roman fortification and was once a Saxon trading town, making it a unique location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 900. It sits within the Rotherham district.

The area around Broom has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Broom planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Broom, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Broom. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were outline applications (8), other applications (7), discharge of conditions (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Broom?
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Broom. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Broom?
The average planning decision time near Broom is 55 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Broom?
The planning approval rate near Broom is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Broom?
The most common type of planning application near Broom is outline applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Broom?
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