Firbeck, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Firbeck, South Yorkshire.
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About Firbeck
Firbeck is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, adjacent to Nottinghamshire. Situated between Maltby and Oldcotes, it is easily accessible via the A634 and B6463 roads. With a population of 299 recorded in the 2011 Census, Firbeck offers a unique setting for potential planning applications in a tranquil rural environment.
Population: 313 (2021)
District: Rotherham
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bassetlaw
- Parliamentary constituency: Bassetlaw
- LSOA: Bassetlaw 016F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Firbeck.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Firbeck.
- 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 Firbeck based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Firbeck.
- - 48 New Road Firbeck 0048
Application to undertake works to a tree(s) protected by RMBC TPO No.1 1952
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Firbeck Hall New Road Firbeck 9999
Application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) imposed by RB2021/1801
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Firbeck in South Yorkshire
Firbeck is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, adjacent to Nottinghamshire. Situated between Maltby and Oldcotes, it is easily accessible via the A634 and B6463 roads. With a population of 299 recorded in the 2011 Census, Firbeck offers a unique setting for potential planning applications in a tranquil rural environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 313 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rotherham district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Firbeck a particularly low-crime area.
Firbeck has one conservation area within its boundaries: Letwell. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Firbeck includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Firbeck 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.
Planning Activity in Firbeck
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Firbeck. Of these, 0% were approved.
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 near Firbeck.
The most common application types near Firbeck were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Letwell planning applications
- Stone planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.