Land and Buildings at Highfield Farm Melton High StreetWest Melton 9999
Pending
RB2026/0503
Description
Conversion of buildings to form 6 dwellings, demolition of buildings to north and erection of 2 residential dwellings, including revised means of access & access / driveways from Hayes Walk
5.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#109 of 282
Rotherham is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #4 out of 282. Rotherham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 70% approved vs 90% nationally.
Rotherham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #255 of 282
70%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #281 of 282
109%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #4 of 282
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #71 of 282
87%
Minor dwellings approved
69 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
19 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
61 decided
777
Total decisions
156 refused in 2025