Harthill Sports Centre Woodall LaneHarthill

Pending RB2026/0557
Council
Date received
14 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

Rotherham
Planning Authority Score
5/10
Average
#146 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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