Rotherham is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #73 out of 292. Rotherham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 70% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 70% approved vs 90% nationally

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Rotherham decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

80%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #263 of 292

70%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #291 of 292

76%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #73 of 292

32%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #72 of 292

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

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