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Planning in Wickersley

Approved
78%
28 of 33 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,677 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rotherham district.

Property prices in Wickersley 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 Wickersley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Wickersley has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wickersley 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 Wickersley, 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, 43 planning applications were submitted near Wickersley. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were other applications (7), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (4).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wickersley?
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Wickersley. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wickersley?
The average planning decision time near Wickersley 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 Wickersley?
The planning approval rate near Wickersley is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wickersley?
The most common type of planning application near Wickersley is other, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wickersley?
You can search and track planning applications near Wickersley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.