Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire.
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About Rawmarsh
Rawmarsh is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, situated 2 miles north-northeast of Rotherham town centre and 3 miles south-southwest of Swinton. As part of the Sheffield Urban Area, it had a population of 13,389 according to the 2011 Census, with surrounding areas increasing this number to approximately 18,500 by 2014. This demographic information is crucial for those researching planning applications and developments in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £201,770 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rotherham
- Parliamentary constituency: Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
- LSOA: Rotherham 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rawmarsh.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rawmarsh.
- 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 Rawmarsh based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Rawmarsh.
- - 21 Monkwood Road Rawmarsh 0021
Change of use from hot food takeaway to retail shop
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 70 Monkwood Road Rawmarsh 0070
Lawful Development Certificate re proposed dormer window to rear and installation of rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 15 Wilson Avenue Rawmarsh 0015
Two storey side and rear extension and alterations to existing outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-01-14
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A brief summary of Rawmarsh in South Yorkshire
Rawmarsh is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, situated 2 miles north-northeast of Rotherham town centre and 3 miles south-southwest of Swinton. As part of the Sheffield Urban Area, it had a population of 13,389 according to the 2011 Census, with surrounding areas increasing this number to approximately 18,500 by 2014. This demographic information is crucial for those researching planning applications and developments in the region.
Property prices in Rawmarsh show an average sale price of £201,770, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rawmarsh a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Rawmarsh 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rawmarsh 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 Rawmarsh
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Rawmarsh. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Rawmarsh maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Rawmarsh were discharge of conditions (2), amendments (2), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.
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