Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Rotherham is 12.3% — that's the difference between near-certainty and a coin flip. What you build matters as much as where you build it.
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| # | Type | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wraparound Extension | 81 | 80 | 1 | 98.8% |
| 2 | Conservatory | 116 | 113 | 3 | 97.4% |
| 3 | Side Extension | 498 | 470 | 28 | 94.4% |
| 4 | Rear Extension | 778 | 721 | 57 | 92.7% |
| 5 | Extension (General) | 65 | 60 | 5 | 92.3% |
| 6 | Garage / Parking | 275 | 249 | 26 | 90.5% |
| 7 | Change of Use (Residential) | 95 | 86 | 9 | 90.5% |
| 8 | Front Extension | 182 | 164 | 18 | 90.1% |
| 9 | Outbuilding | 79 | 71 | 8 | 89.9% |
| 10 | Dormer | 91 | 81 | 10 | 89.0% |
| 11 | New Build | 148 | 128 | 20 | 86.5% |
A wraparound extension application has a 98.8% approval rate. New Build? Just 86.5%.
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182 planning applications in Rotherham have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A £79 report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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