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Rotherham planning applications
2,416 applications. 88% approved. 49 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,416 planning applications from Rotherham. 467 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 88% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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RB2026/1055 Status unknown
Swinton Library Station Street Swinton 9999
Installation of 2 Air Source Heat Pumps including enclosure & anti-vandal cage
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RB2026/1056 Awaiting decision
Willow Court Stump Cross Road Wath-upon-Dearne 9999
Application to undertake works to trees protected by RMBC TPO 11 (1975)
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RB2026/1054 Status unknown
Springwell Gardens Community Centre Eastwood View Eastwood 9999
Installation of 2 Air Source Heat Pumps including enclosure and anti vandal cage
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RB2026/1058 Status unknown
Taylors Bespoke Joinery Midland Road Masbrough 9999
Removal of existing satellite buildings and extension to the existing unit to facilitate the provision of a cash and carry building
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RB2026/1053 Awaiting decision
10 The Pieces South Whiston 0010
Application to undertake works to trees protected by RMBC TPO 1 (1976)
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RB2026/1046 Status unknown
Application to vary condition 02 (approved plans) and condition 03 (approved plans materials) imposed by Planning Application RB2026/0039
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RB2026/1057 Withdrawn
2 sites off Charnwood Street & Station Street Swinton 9999
Application to vary condition 02 (approved plans) to allow amendments to the proposed layout, surfacing and play equipment within the public realm imposed by RB2021/0030
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RB2026/1047 Awaiting decision
Swinton Works Talbot Road Swinton 9999
EIA Screening Opinion
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RB2026/1044 Awaiting decision
36 Carver Close Harthill Rotherham 0036
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension and raised decking to the rear
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RB2026/1042 Awaiting decision
17 Moorlands Wickersley Rotherham 0017
Erection of a single storey side/rear wrap around extension
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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RB2026/0631 Granted
Land off Warden Street/ Castle Ave/ Rother View Road Canklow 9999
Discharge of condition 26 imposed by planning application RB2024/0156
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RB2026/0754 Refused
Walls End Todwick Grange Todwick 9999
Erection of single storey detached outbuilding for the use of a hydro pool and lift to the rear and alteration to boundary treatment to the rear
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RB2025/1554 Granted
The Paddocks Union Street Harthill
Application to vary condition 02 (approved plans) imposed by application RB2022/0916 to allow changes to plots 1 & 3
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RB2025/1594 Granted
Woodside Bungalow Second Lane Wickersley Rotherham 9999
Demolition of existing Bungalow and the erection of replacement two storey self build dwelling with basement, boundary treatment and associtated hardstanding
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RB2026/0346 Granted
Former Hurley Croft Community Centre, 19 Hurley Croft Brampton Bierlow 0019
Change of use from Community Centre to 4 No. flats and 1 No self-contained duplex apartment & two-storey side extension and two-storey rear extension
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RB2026/0783 Granted
Plot 1 Advanced Manufacturing Park off Brunel Way Catcliffe 9999
Discharge of conditions 16, 18 , 19 & 21 imposed by planning application RB2024/1720
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RB2026/0780 Granted
5 Meadowgate Brampton Bierlow 0005
Demolition of garage, erection of two storey side and single storey rear extension
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RB2026/0794 Refused
137 Northfield Lane Wickersley 0137
Erection of detached garage
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RB2026/0824 Granted
14 Treherne Road Moorgate 0014
Increase in roof height to create rooms in roof space including installation of dormer window to rear; erection of a single storey front extension, two-storey & single storey rear extension; construction of a basement extension with patio above, partial rendering of the extended dwelling & widening of means of access
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RB2026/0820 Granted
216 Melton High Street West Melton 0216
Application of Lawful Development Certificate re conversion of garage to living accommodation
The full record
Decisions between 2015 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 2,105 decisions from Rotherham between 2015 and 2026, part of 2,416 applications on record. Over that period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,759 granted against 202 refused. The busiest single year was 2016, with 1,150 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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RB2015/0890 Granted
81 Blyth Road Maltby
Single storey front extension, two dormers to rear and increase in roof height of garage
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RB2016/1138 Withdrawn
14 Joan Lane Hooton Levitt
Single storey side and rear extension
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RB2021/1074 Granted
55 Lidgett Lane Dinnington Rotherham
Erection of a boundary gate
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RB2021/1116 Granted
56 Creswick Road East Herringthorpe
Demolition of outbuilding to side and replace with side extension and a loft conversion
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RB2024/1356 Refused
5 Westminster Close Bramley
Prior Notification for a larger house extension with a 4.2m rear extension, a height of 2.6m to the eaves and an overall height of 3.6m
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RB2026/0267 Granted
Unit 1 Nobel Way Business Park Nobel Way Dinnington
Prior Notification for the Installation of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 328 70%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 104 22%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 35 7%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Rotherham decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Rotherham decided 467 planning applications. 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Rotherham?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 49 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Rotherham decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 467 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 70% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 93% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Rotherham decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 2105 decisions from Rotherham between 2015 and 2026, out of 2,416 applications on record. Across that whole period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Rotherham?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 155 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Rotherham: 2,416 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 467 decided, 88% approved, median 49 days to a decision. 736 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2015 and 2026: 2,105 in total, 90% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.