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Rockingham Ward planning approval rate

Rockingham Ward ward in Barnsley has a 91.8% approval rate based on 1,059 planning decisions. Barnsley overall: 89.3%.

Last updated: September 2026

91.8%
ward approval rate
1,059
Decisions
972
Approved
87
Refused
89.3%
Barnsley average

Rockingham Ward sits slightly above the Barnsley average, with a 2.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Rockingham Ward compares

Rockingham Ward ward (1,059 decided)
91.8%
Barnsley overall (20,117 decided)
89.3%
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Recent decisions in Rockingham Ward

2026/0064
Erection of a two storey side and two storey rear extension including raised pla · 11 March 2026
Approved
2025/1034
Proposed detached garden room/annexe. · 13 February 2026
Approved
2025/0552
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to supported accommodation (Use · 5 February 2026
Approved
2025/1067
Erection of sub-station · 2 February 2026
Approved
2024/0461
Proposed residential development of 14no.dwellings with associated hard and soft · 14 January 2026
Approved

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