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Planning in Rotherham

Approved
75%
48 of 59 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

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About Rotherham

Rotherham is a prominent market town in South Yorkshire, situated at the meeting point of the River Rother and the River Don, which inspired its name. As the largest settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, it serves as a key hub for planning applications and development opportunities in the region.

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

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Rotherham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rotherham 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 Rotherham, 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, 81 planning applications were submitted near Rotherham. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (10), amendments (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 Rotherham?
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Rotherham. The approval rate is 75%.
How long do planning decisions take near Rotherham?
The average planning decision time near Rotherham is 62 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 Rotherham?
The planning approval rate near Rotherham is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rotherham?
The most common type of planning application near Rotherham is outline applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rotherham?
You can search and track planning applications near Rotherham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.