What percentage of planning applications does Rotherham approve?

Rotherham approves approximately 92% of planning applications, based on 1,717 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Rotherham decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 1,717 planning decisions published by Rotherham.

What is the refusal rate for Rotherham planning applications?

Rotherham refuses approximately 8% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Rotherham?

The typical planning application in Rotherham takes 6.3 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 1,394 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Rotherham compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Rotherham

Data last updated March 2026. We’re working on a refresh.

6 months ago

Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of single storey rear exten

RB2026/0182 · Swinton Rockingham

Refused

6 months ago

Application for Lawful Development Certificate re: proposed dormer to the rear

RB2026/0296 · Swinton Rockingham

Approved

6 months ago

Application for Lawful Development Certificate re: proposed single storey side e

RB2026/0190 · Hellaby & Maltby West

Approved

7 months ago

Non material amendment to application RB2025/0692 to include alteration of fro

RB2026/0137 · Aughton & Swallownest

Approved

7 months ago

Replacement of multiple wooden poles

RB2026/0242 · Anston & Woodsetts

Approved

7 months ago

Single storey side extension

RB2026/0031 · Kilnhurst & Swinton East

Approved

7 months ago

Erection of detached garage to rear

RB2026/0001 · Swinton Rockingham

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 1,717 planning decisions made by Rotherham, from January 2015 to March 2026. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Rotherham planning approval rates page.

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