Thorpe Hesley, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thorpe Hesley, South Yorkshire.
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About Thorpe Hesley
Thorpe Hesley is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, just east of the M1 motorway at junction 35. Incorporated into Rotherham in 1894, it has a rich industrial history rooted in coal mining and nail making. The village features the Holy Trinity Anglican church, constructed in 1839 with significant contributions from the Earl Fitzwilliam and the Earl of Effingham, making it a notable landmark in the area for those considering planning applications.
Population: 4,439
District: Rotherham
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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 Thorpe Hesley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorpe Hesley.
- 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 Thorpe Hesley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Thorpe Hesley.
- - Holy Trinity Church Sough Hall Avenue Thorpe Hesley 9999
Application to undertake works to trees within Thorpe Hesley Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Holy Trinity Church Sough Hall Avenue Thorpe Hesley 9999
Application to undertake works to trees protected by RMBC TPO 6 (1975)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 19 Oaken Wood Road Thorpe Hesley 0019
Two storey & single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-03-31
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A brief summary of Thorpe Hesley in South Yorkshire
Thorpe Hesley is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, just east of the M1 motorway at junction 35. Incorporated into Rotherham in 1894, it has a rich industrial history rooted in coal mining and nail making. The village features the Holy Trinity Anglican church, constructed in 1839 with significant contributions from the Earl Fitzwilliam and the Earl of Effingham, making it a notable landmark in the area for those considering planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,439. It sits within the Rotherham district.
Property prices in Thorpe Hesley 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 Thorpe Hesley a particularly low-crime area.
Thorpe Hesley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thorpe Hesley, Wentworth. 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 Thorpe Hesley includes 11 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 Thorpe Hesley
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Thorpe Hesley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thorpe Hesley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thorpe Hesley were outline applications (2), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.