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Rotherham East planning approval rate

Rotherham East ward in Rotherham has a 89.1% approval rate based on 55 planning decisions. Rotherham overall: 92.7%.

Last updated: March 2026

89.1%
ward approval rate
55
Decisions
49
Approved
6
Refused
92.7%
Rotherham average

Rotherham East is 3.6 percentage points below the Rotherham average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Rotherham East compares

Rotherham East ward (55 decided)
89.1%
Rotherham overall (2,503 decided)
92.7%
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Recent decisions in Rotherham East

Application of Lawful Development Certificate re change of use of Dwellinghouse · 2026-01-08
Approved
Application for Lawful Development Certificate re erection of single storey rear · 2025-10-27
Approved
Single storey rear extension & creation of means of access to form driveway · 2025-04-30
Approved
Application for Lawful Development Certificate re: Proposed change of use from C · 2025-03-20
Approved
Application for Lawful Development Certificate re: Proposed single storey rear e · 2025-03-18
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 2,503 decisions.

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