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Planning in Thorn Hill

Approved
73%
41 of 51 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Thorn Hill

Postcode districts

S65 33 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 Thorn Hill

Thorn Hill, located in South Yorkshire, is a historic two-story brick I-house dating back to 1792, characterized by its impressive side-gable roof and a striking tetrastyle portico supported by Doric columns. The property features several contributing structures, including a log smokehouse, a frame kitchen, and various outbuildings, reflecting its agricultural heritage. Once the residence of Col. John Bowyer, a prominent figure in the region's early development, Thorn Hill is an important landmark for those researching planning applications in the area.

Property prices in Thorn Hill 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 Thorn Hill 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, Thorn Hill 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 Thorn Hill, 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, 63 planning applications were submitted near Thorn Hill. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (7), amendments (5). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Thorn Hill?
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Thorn Hill. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Thorn Hill?
The average planning decision time near Thorn Hill is 63 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 Thorn Hill?
The planning approval rate near Thorn Hill is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Thorn Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Thorn Hill is discharge of conditions, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Thorn Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Thorn Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.