Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Council Online Planning - Decision Notice Summary

Planning Application Number: RB2025/1584
Site Address: Land off Netherfield Court Eldon Road Eastwood 9999
Description: Application to vary conditions 2 revised drawings, 3 schedule of materials, 4 boundary treatment, 6 Construction Environmental Management Plan, 7 Lining and Kerbing, 8 site parts used by vehicles, 9 road sections & drainage, 13 Biodiversity Enhancement & Management Plans, 14 Biodiversity Net Gain, 15 revised plans, 18 tree planting, 23 gas mitigation measures, & 29 Local Labour Agreement imposed by RB2024/0005
Officer Recommendation: GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
Officer Recommendation Date: 12 March 2026
Decision Date: 12 March 2026
Decision Type: GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
Temporary Expiry Date:
Decision Level/Committee: Proposed to be Delegated
Conditions / Reason for Refusal: General 01 The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of the original permission (RB2024/0005), being 7 August 2027. Reason In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. 02 The permission hereby granted shall relate to the area shown outlined in red on the approved location plan and the development shall only take place in accordance with the submitted details and specifications and as shown on the approved plans 3572_01 RCA 60 XX DR A 0901 – Location Plan 25802-BSB-00-XX-DR-A-0102 C4 – Proposed Site Layout External Works 3572_01 RCA 00 XX DR A 0201 rev P2 – 1071 Semi Detached Elevations 3572_01 RCA 00 XX DR A 0202 rev P1 – 1071 Semi Detached Floor Plans 25802-BSB-00-XX-DR-A-0207 C2 – Block Type 1200 (4b7p House x 1) 25802-BSB-00-XX-DR-A-0210 C2 – Block Type 1201 (4b7p House x 2) 49742-ECE-XX-XX-DR-C-027-P01 – Plot Drainage Layout 49742-ECE-XX-XX-DR-C-0226-P01 – External Works R-2931-1A Landscape Masterplan 25802-BSB-00-XX-DR-A-0307 rev C1 – Boundary Details 25802_BSB_00_XX_DR_A_0213 rev C1 – Streetscenes 25802_BSB_00_XX_DR_A_0104 rev C1 – EV Charging Plan Reason To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt. 03 The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be in accordance with the details provided in the Schedule of Materials document, prepared by BSB Architects, dated October 2025. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with these details. Reason In order to ensure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of visual amenity. 04 The boundary treatment details shown on drawings 25802-BSB-00-XX-DR-A-0102 C4 and 25802-BSB-00-XX-DR-A-0307 rev C1 shall be completed before each dwelling is first occupied. Reason In the interests of the visual amenity of the area and in accordance with the Local Plan. Affordable Housing 05 The development shall provide 100% affordable housing across the site. Reason In the interests of securing affordable housing. Construction Environment Management Plan 06 The construction phase shall be carried out in accordance with the details set out in the submitted Construction Environment Management Plan, prepared by Kelsey Construction, dated 21 January 2026. Reason To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties and promote sustainable development. Highways 07 The proposed development shall not be occupied until the approved lining / kerbline in Netherfield Court as shown on drawings 49742-0227 P01 & 49742-0228 P01 have been implemented. Reason In the interests of highway safety. 08 Before the development is brought into use that part of the site to be used by vehicles shall be constructed in accordance with the details shown on drawing number 49742-0209 P01, 49742-0215 P01 & 49742-0217 P01. The area shall thereafter be maintained in a working condition. Reason To ensure that surface water can adequately be drained and that mud and other extraneous material is not deposited on the public highway and that each dwelling can be reached conveniently from the footway in the interests of the adequate drainage of the site, road safety and residential amenity. 09 The road sections, constructional and drainage details shall be carried out in accordance with drawings 49742-ECE-XX-XX-DR-C-0202-P02; 49742-ECE-XX-XX-DR-C-0203-P02; 49742-ECE-XX-XX-DR-C-0205-P02; 49742-ECE-XX-XX-DR-C-0215-P03 and 49742-ECE-XX-XX-DR-C-0227-P02 Reason No details having been submitted they are reserved for approval. 10 Prior to the development being first occupied, a scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority detailing how the use of sustainable/public transport will be encouraged. The agreed details shall be implemented in accordance with a timescale to be agreed by the Local Planning Authority. Reason In order to promote sustainable transport methods. Air Quality and Emissions 11 The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved electric vehicle charging details shown on plan ref: 25802_BSB_00_XX_DR_A_0104 rev C1 and retained in perpetuity. Each dwelling shall not be occupied until the charging point is provided. Reason In the interests of sustainable development and air quality in accordance with the Local Plan and the NPPF. Ecology and BNG 12 No removal of hedgerows, trees or shrubs or structures shall take place between 1st March and 31st August inclusive, unless a competent ecologist has undertaken a careful, detailed check of vegetation for active birds’ nests immediately before the vegetation is cleared and provided written confirmation that no birds will be harmed and/or that there are appropriate measures in place to protect nesting bird interest on site. Any such written confirmation should be submitted to the local planning authority. Reason In order not to disturb any bats or birds and to make adequate provision for species protected by the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. 13 The development shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted Biodiversity Enhancement & Management Plan ‘Netherfield Court Development—Provision of Biodiversity Features’, prepared by RDF Ecology, dated March 2026. The approved details thereafter shall be implemented, retained and maintained for their designed purpose in accordance with the approved scheme. Reason In the interests of biodiversity and ecology. 14 Prior to the commencement of development above ground floor on the 19th dwelling, a scheme to provide 3.49 units of a Biodiversity Net Gain on land owned by the applicant, including details of ongoing maintenance / management, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be implemented within a timeframe to be agreed. Reason In the interests of biodiversity and ecology. Landscapes 15 Landscaping of the site as shown on the approved plans (FDA Landscape drawing no. R/2931/1A) shall be carried out during the first available planting season after commencement of the development and thereafter maintained for the lifetime of the development. Any plants or trees which within a period of 5 years from completion of planting die, are removed or damaged, or that otherwise fail to thrive shall be replaced within the next planting season. Assessment of requirements for replacement planting shall be carried out on an annual basis in September of each year and any defective work or materials discovered shall be rectified before 31st December of that year. Reason To ensure that there is a well laid out scheme of healthy trees and shrubs in the interests of amenity. 16 A Landscape Management Plan, including long term design objectives, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscape and public realm areas shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to the completion or first occupation of the part or phase of development to which it relates, whichever is the sooner. The management shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the agreed management scheme. Reason To ensure that there is a well laid out scheme of healthy trees and shrubs in the interests of amenity. Trees 17 No operations (including initial site clearance) shall commence on site in connection with development hereby approved until all existing hedgerows and trees to be retained are protected in accordance with the details contained within the ‘Phase 2 Pre-development Arboricultural Report, revision 1’ dated 03 April 2024, prepared by Wharncliffe Trees and Woodland Consultancy. All tree protection methods detailed in the approved ‘Phase 2 Pre-development Arboricultural Report, revision 1’ shall not be moved or removed, temporarily or otherwise, until all works including external works have been completed and all equipment, machinery and surplus materials have been removed from the site, unless the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority has first been sought and obtained. Reason To ensure appropriate tree protection in the interests of protecting the visual amenity of the area, contributing to the quality and character of Rotherham’s environment, air quality and adapting to and mitigating climate change. 18 The on-site tree planting and pits shall be implemented in accordance with the details shown on drawing R/2931-1A within the first available planting season after the first dwelling is occupied. Reason To ensure appropriate tree protection in the interests of protecting the visual amenity of the area, contributing to the quality and character of Rotherham’s environment, air quality and adapting to and mitigating climate change. 19 A suitable scheme of proposed off-site tree planting and pits on land edged blue as set on drawing number 3572_01 RCA 60 XX DR A 0905 rev P1 shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority before works commence above ground level. The scheme shall include the following comprehensive details of all trees to be planted: • A scaled plan showing the locations of the new trees (existing trees must also be shown) • The species and stock size. • Include details confirming the planting intended to mitigate the tree losses detailed in the AIA. • An assessment of suitability of planting location • Actions taken to mitigate any foreseeable issues i.e. the use of root barriers/deflectors, flexi-paving, appropriate species selection, structured soils, foundations, etc. • Proposals should be in accordance with British Standard 8545:2014 - Trees: from Nursery to Independence. • Five year post planting maintenance and inspection schedule. The approved details shall be implemented within the first available planting season after the first dwelling is occupied. Reason To ensure appropriate tree protection in the interests of protecting the visual amenity of the area, contributing to the quality and character of Rotherham’s environment, air quality and adapting to and mitigating climate change. Drainage 20 The drainage of the development shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, 49742-ECE-XX-XX-DR-C-0217-P01 and 49742-ECE-XX-XX-DR-C-0226-P01. Reason In the interest of satisfactory and sustainable drainage. Land Contamination 21 All foundation works shall be undertaken in accordance with the geotechnical strategy identified within section 9.2, page 33 of the report entitled ‘Phase 2 Geo-Environmental Site Investigation Report – Site of the former Netherfield Court, Eldon Road, Rotherham, S65 1RD’, prepared by Silkstone Environmental Ltd, dated November 2023, reference 23119/P2/0. Reason To ensure the safe occupation of the site. 22 All identified Remediation Works shall be undertaken in accordance with the remediation strategy identified within sections 9.7 – 9.12, pages 34 – 37 of the report entitled ‘Phase 2 Geo-Environmental Site Investigation Report – Site of the former Netherfield Court, Eldon Road, Rotherham, S65 1RD’, prepared by Silkstone Environmental Ltd, dated November 2023, reference 23119/P2/0. The approved Remediation works shall be carried out in full on site under a quality assurance scheme to demonstrate compliance with the proposed methodology and best practice guidance. The Local Authority must be given two weeks written notification of commencement of the remediation scheme works. Reason To ensure the safe occupation of the site. 23 The Gas Mitigation Measures shall be carried out in accordance with drawings 49742-ECE-XX-XX-RP-C-0007, Issue 1 by Eastwood C E. Reason To ensure the safe occupation of the site. 24 Post construction, installation of the gas protection measures is to be verified in accordance with the approved Detailed Design Report for Gas Mitigation Measures and a Verification report will be forwarded to this Local Authority for review and comment. Reason To ensure the safe occupation of the site. 25 If during development works unexpected significant contamination is encountered, the local planning authority shall be notified in writing immediately. Any requirements for remedial works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Authority. Works thereafter shall be carried out in accordance with an approved Method Statement. This is to ensure the development will be suitable for use and that identified contamination will not present significant risks to human health or the environment. Reason To ensure the safe occupation of the site. 26 If subsoil/topsoil materials are required to be imported to site for use in garden areas, then these materials will need to be tested at a rate and frequency to be agreed with the Local Authority to ensure they are free from contamination and will not present a risk to future users of the site and the environment. Reason To ensure the safe occupation of the site. 27 Following completion of any remedial/ground preparation works a Verification Report will be forwarded to the Local Authority for review and comment. The Verification Report shall include details of materials imported to site, copies of chemical analysis reports confirming materials brought to site are free from contamination and will contain Waste Transfer notes if applicable. The site shall not be brought into use until such time as all verification data has been approved by the Local Authority. Reason To ensure the safe occupation of the site. Broadband 28 Prior to first occupation of a dwelling on this site, information relating to the availability of infrastructure to enable the provision of gigabit capable full fibre broadband should be submitted and approved by the LPA. If the necessary infrastructure is available to enable provision, details of measures to facilitate the provision of gigabit-capable full fibre broadband for the development hereby approved, including a timescale for implementation, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason In accordance with Local Plan Policy SP61 ‘Telecommunications’ and Chapter 10 of the NPPF. Local Labour Agreement (Construction phase) 29 The Construction Phase of the development shall be carried out in accordance with the details shown in the submitted Local Labour Agreement rev 1, dated 21 January 2026. Reason To improve skills in all of Rotherham’s communities through the promotion of access to training, education and local employment opportunities, in accordance with Policy CS10 ‘Improving Skills and Employment Opportunities’. Waste Management 30 Prior to the development being first occupied a Waste Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Plan will need to include: • information on the amount and type of waste that will be generated from the site; • measures to reduce, re-use and recycle waste within the development, including the provision of on-site separation and treatment facilities (using fixed or mobile plants where appropriate); • an assessment of the potential to re-use or adapt existing buildings on the site (if demolished it must explain why it is not possible to retain them); • design and layouts that allow effective sorting and storing of recyclables and recycling and composting of waste and facilitate waste collection operations during the lifetime of the development; • measures to minimise the use of raw materials and minimise pollution of any waste; • details on how residual waste will be disposed in an environmentally responsible manner and transported during the construction process and beyond; • construction and design measures that minimise the use of raw materials and encourage the re-use of recycled or secondary resources (particularly building materials) and also ensure maximum waste recovery once the development is completed; and • details on how the development will be monitored following its completion. The agreed details shall be implemented and thereafter maintained. Reason To minimise the amount of waste used during the construction and lifetime of the project and to encourage the re-use and recycling of waste materials on site. Informative(s) 01 You should note that the Council’s Neighbourhood Enforcement have a legal duty to investigate any complaints about noise or dust which may arise during the construction phase. If a statutory nuisance is found to exist they must serve an Abatement Notice under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Failure to comply with the requirements of an Abatement Notice may result in a fine of up to £20,000 upon conviction in the Magistrates' Court. It is therefore recommended that you give serious consideration to reducing general disturbance by restricting the hours that operations and deliveries take place, minimising dust and preventing mud, dust and other materials being deposited on the highway. 02 Nature conservation protection under UK and EU legislation is irrespective of the planning system and the applicant should therefore ensure that any activity undertaken, regardless of the need for any planning consent, complies with the appropriate wildlife legislation. If any protected species are found on the site then work should halt immediately and an appropriately qualified ecologist should be consulted. For definitive information primary legislative sources should be consulted. Furthermore, vegetation removal should be undertaken outside of the bird breeding season, March to September inclusive. If any clearance work is to be carried out within this period, a nest search by a suitably qualified ecologist should be undertaken immediately preceding the works. If any active nests are present, work which may cause destruction of nests or, disturbance to the resident birds must cease until the young have fledged. 03 If the developer is looking to have new sewers included in a sewer adoption agreement with Yorkshire Water (under Section 104 of the Water Industry Act 1991), he/she should contact our Developer Services Team (telephone 03451 208 482, email: technical.sewerage@yorkshirewater.co.uk) at the earliest opportunity. Sewers intended for adoption should be designed and constructed in accordance with the WRc publication 'Code for Adoption - a design and construction guide for developers' as supplemented by Yorkshire Water's requirements. 04 It is recommended that the development adheres to the Secured by Design principles (www.securedbydesign.com). It is recommended that the following be considered: Defensible Space Each dwelling should have a front boundary to a height of 1 metre to allow for visible surveillance into and from the dwellings in question. Boundary Treatment All rear gardens should be secured with a min 1.8m high fence. A 1.8m lockable gate should be fitted as close the front boundary line as possible to secure the rear of the dwellings. Surveillance Any landscaping and front boundaries should be kept low at no more than 1 metre high and any trees to have no foliage below 2m to aid natural surveillance. Positioning of trees should be careful not to mask any Lighting Column’s. Lighting All external paths and car parking areas should be well lit with an LED lighting scheme to standard BS5489 with no dark areas. All front and rear doors should be lit with a wall mounted luminaire to provide lighting in line with standard BS5489 which should operate on a dusk to dawn sensor and spread the light downward. Security of Dwellings In line with SBD standards, all front / rear doors and ground floor windows should comply with PAS 24:2022. 05 With regard to condition 16, A Management Plan may be expected to set out, graphically and / or in writing, the overall functional and aesthetic objectives of a landscape scheme and the steps such as legal arrangements including ownership and management responsibilities, planned maintenance tasks, phased works, and monitoring procedures that will be taken after implementation to ensure that the scheme establishes successfully and is sustainable in the long-term. POSITIVE AND PROACTIVE STATEMENT The applicant and the Local Planning Authority engaged in pre application discussions to consider the development before the submission of the planning application. The application was submitted on the basis of these discussions, or was amended to accord with them. It was considered to be in accordance with the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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