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Planning in Eastwood

Approved
74%
49 of 60 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Eastwood

Postcode districts

S65 32 applications in the last 12 monthsS60 72 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Eastwood

Clifton, a suburb of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, is situated just outside the town centre and forms part of the Boston Castle ward. With a population of 13,486 as of 2011, it is notable for the iconic Beeversleigh Flats, a 40m high hexagonal tower block constructed in 1970, which offers a prominent skyline feature due to its hilltop location. The area is surrounded by other residential suburbs including Eastwood, Broom, and East Herringthorpe, making it a key consideration for planning applications in the borough.

Property prices in Eastwood show an average sale price of £203,231, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Eastwood 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Eastwood, 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, 73 planning applications were submitted near Eastwood. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (9), amendments (9), outline applications (8). 3 large-scale developments were 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 Eastwood?
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Eastwood. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Eastwood?
The average planning decision time near Eastwood is 66 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 Eastwood?
The planning approval rate near Eastwood is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Eastwood?
The most common type of planning application near Eastwood is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Eastwood?
You can search and track planning applications near Eastwood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.