Harthill Sports Centre Woodall LaneHarthill

Pending RB2026/0557
Council
Date received
3 May 2026
Postcode
S26

Description

Partial change of use of leisure centre (Use Class F2 (c)) to mixed use for leisure and retail use (Use Classes F2 and E) change of use of tennis court to car park, single storey extension to existing building with associated external alterations and installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic panels

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