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Rotherham West planning approval rate

Rotherham West ward in Rotherham has a 84.4% approval rate based on 32 planning decisions. Rotherham overall: 92.7%.

Last updated: March 2026

84.4%
ward approval rate
32
Decisions
27
Approved
5
Refused
92.7%
Rotherham average

Rotherham West is 8.3 percentage points below the Rotherham average, placing it among the stricter wards in Rotherham. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Rotherham West compares

Rotherham West ward (32 decided)
84.4%
Rotherham overall (2,503 decided)
92.7%
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Recent decisions in Rotherham West

Demolition of conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension and creatio · 2025-08-04
Approved
Erection of garage · 2025-07-24
Refused
Replacement of the existing artificial slate tiled roof covering with new standi · 2025-06-03
Approved
Two storey side extension · 2025-04-30
Approved
Erection of 2.4m palisade fence to rear · 2025-02-25
Refused

What gets approved near your property?

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

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