New build approval rate in Rotherham
Rotherham approved 86.5% of new build applications, based on 148 decisions analysed.
Last updated: October 2026
86.5%
new build approval rate
148
New build decisions
128
Approved
20
Refused
92.0%
Rotherham overall
New build applications are refused more often than the Rotherham average (92.0%).
How new build applications compare in Rotherham
New build
86.5%
Rotherham all applications
92.0%
Before you apply in Rotherham
This page shows the council-wide rate. The free check shows decisions near your property.
✓ Your ward's new build approval rate
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✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in Rotherham
92.7%
94.4%
90.5%
90.1%
97.4%
89.0%
98.8%
89.9%
92.3%
90.9%
80.0%