How long do planning decisions take near Wickersley?

The average planning decision time near Wickersley is 75 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 Wickersley?

The planning approval rate near Wickersley is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wickersley?

The most common type of planning application near Wickersley is other, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wickersley?

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Wickersley, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wickersley, South Yorkshire.

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About Wickersley

Wickersley is a village and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, just 3 miles from Rotherham's city centre. With convenient access to the M1 and M18 motorways, it is a well-connected area that features Wickersley School and Sports College, a prominent secondary education institution. This combination of accessibility and educational facilities makes Wickersley a significant area for potential planning applications.

Population: 7,677 (2021)

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 019C

Crime Statistics

117 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 31
shoplifting: 29
anti-social-behaviour: 19
other-theft: 9
vehicle-crime: 7
public-order: 6
burglary: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 5
other-crime: 3
robbery: 2
drugs: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wickersley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wickersley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Wickersley.

- 18 Woodside Court Wickersley 0018
Application to undertake works to trees protected by RMBC TPO 1990 (3)
Type: Trees | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-03-11
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- 9 Wood Lane Wickersley 0009
Discharge of condition 3 imposed by RB2025/1657
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-03-11
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- 4 Gill Close Wickersley Rotherham 0004
Demolition of detached garage and erection of single storey side extension, canopy to the rear and single storey rear extension with render to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-03-10
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- 11 Holly Mount Wickersley 0011
Demolition of outbuilding, conservatory and chimney and erection of two storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-01-29
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- 32 Goose Lane Wickersley 0032
Application to undertake works to a tree(s) protected by RMBC TPO No. 5 (2012)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-01-05
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- 22 Wood Lane Wickersley 0022
Erection of a two storey front, single storey rear extension, raised patio and render to the proposed extensions
Status: Permitted | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2025-05-28
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A brief summary of Wickersley in South Yorkshire

Property prices in Wickersley show an average sale price of £201,770, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Wickersley area recorded 117 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Wickersley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wickersley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Wickersley includes 3 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 Wickersley

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Wickersley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wickersley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 75 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 Wickersley were other applications (5), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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