How long do planning decisions take near Spittal Houses?

The average planning decision time near Spittal Houses is 40 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 Spittal Houses?

The planning approval rate near Spittal Houses is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Spittal Houses?

The most common type of planning application near Spittal Houses is tree works applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Spittal Houses?

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Spittal Houses, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Spittal Houses, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Spittal Houses are administered by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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: Rotherham
LSOA: Rotherham 015D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Spittal Houses.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Spittal Houses.

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 Spittal Houses based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Spittal Houses in South Yorkshire

Spittal Houses is a settlement located in South Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Spittal Houses 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 Spittal Houses a particularly low-crime area.

Spittal Houses has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thorpe Hesley, Wentworth, Barrow. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Spittal Houses includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Spittal Houses

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Spittal Houses. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

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 Spittal Houses.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Spittal Houses were tree works (1), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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