Self-build dwelling at Old School Yard, Whiston
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Rotherham Planning Board on 9 Apr 2026.
The meeting was recorded; the recording is on the council's website.
What was proposed
The application proposed a two-storey detached self-build dwelling with an attached garage, dormer windows, stone walls and a natural slate roof.
“The property would roughly be ‘L’ shaped with an attached garage, immediately adjacent to the neighbouring property The Stables, set down at a lower level to the main dwelling with a dormer window to the front. To the side projection there would be another single storey wing with rooms in the roof space and dormer windows.”
“The property would be constructed of natural pitch faced dressed stone with a natural slate roof. The windows would be black framed aluminium heritage style windows.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Council services raised no objections, subject to conditions covering highways, trees, contamination and drainage.
“RMBC – Land Contamination: no objections subject to conditions.”
“RMBC – Drainage: No objections subject to conditions and a recommended informatives.”
Officer report
Main planning issues
The main issues were the development principle, neighbours’ amenity, design and conservation area impact, highways, contamination, trees and other objections.
“The main considerations in the determination of the application are:”
“Principle of development • Impact on the amenity of neighbouring residents • Design and appearance and impact on the Whiston Conservation Area • Highway Issues • Land Contamination • Trees • Other concerns raised by objectors…”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
The application was granted subject to a self-build undertaking and the relevant conditions listed in the report.
“(2) That application RB2025/1587 be granted for the reasons adopted by Members at the meeting and subject to a Unilateral Undertaking relating to a Self Build Dwelling and the relevant conditions listed in the submitted report.”
Minutes
Sources
- Rotherham Planning Board minutes, 9 April 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Rotherham's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Thursday 9 April 2026
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