How many planning applications are there in Rotherham?

We recorded 553 planning applications in Rotherham in the last 90 days, of which 263 were approved and 27 refused. The figures are counted from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's own public register and update weekly.

Can I get planning application leads for Rotherham?

Yes. A free Just Granted account shows every application we hold for Rotherham, and the £39 a month plan includes 30 printed letters to applicants, then £1.20 each.

Does this page show who applied in Rotherham?

No. Applicant names and addresses never appear on a public page. We show what was proposed, what was decided and when.

Planning applications in Rotherham

Decided by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, metropolitan district. Part of South Yorkshire.

A flat overhead site plan of a street of generic building plots with one plot picked out.

553 applications in the last 90 days Measured

263 of them approved

27 refused

53 days typical time from validation to decision Median of the decisions we hold

Applications a week for the last 12 weeks — busiest week 40. Measured

27 Jul 2026 12 Oct 2026

Jobs on the register in Rotherham

Newest first, straight from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council's public register — what was proposed and what happened to it. We never publish who applied or where they live — that is what an account is for.

Application of Lawful Development Certificate re use of site for storage and distribution Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Outline application for the erection of self build dwelling including details of appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Single storey rear extension Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Change of use from residential dwelling to short-term holiday let including conversion of garage to living accommodation Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Erection of detached outbuilding for storage purposes Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Alterations to an existing field access to create a bellmouth junction with associated access works, for a temporary period of up to five years Awaiting decision Received 9 Oct 2026
Application for Lawful Development Certificate re: Proposed roof alterations, including the removal of the chimney stack, installation of a rear dormer window, 2 No. front rooflights, an obscure-glazed window within the… Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026
Application to undertake works to to trees protected by RMBC TPO 1 (1976) Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026
Display of illuminated signage Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026
Application to undertake works to trees protected by RMBC TPO 1 (1952) Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026
Installation of ATM machine Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026
Alterations to highway access including extension of dropped kerb Awaiting decision Received 8 Oct 2026

That is 12 of 553. A free account shows every one of them, filtered how you like.

Where Rotherham is on the map. 1 district shaded on applications we hold. Measured

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