Rockingham Ward planning approval rate
Rockingham Ward ward in Barnsley has a 91.8% approval rate based on 1,059 planning decisions. Barnsley overall: 90.0%.
Last updated: March 2026
91.8%
ward approval rate
1,059
Decisions
972
Approved
87
Refused
90.0%
Barnsley average
Rockingham Ward is broadly in line with the Barnsley average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Rockingham Ward compares
Rockingham Ward ward
91.8%
Barnsley overall
90.0%
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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
2025/0045
Single storey side and rear extension to dwelling · 14 March 2025
2025/0110
Erection of single storey rear extension with a rearward projection of 3.68m, wi · 2 April 2025
2025/0121
Erection of 1no. building for industrial (class E(g)(iii)/B2) or storage and dis · 17 December 2025
2025/0159
Erection of 2no. detached bungalows with associated parking · 18 September 2025
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Barnsley
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 24,616 decisions.