Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Council Online Planning - Decision Notice Summary

Planning Application Number: RB2026/1313
Site Address: Wentworth Garden Centre Hague Lane Wentworth 9999
Description: Extension of existing children's play area
Officer Recommendation: GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
Officer Recommendation Date: 06 November 2026
Decision Date: 06 November 2026
Decision Type: GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
Temporary Expiry Date:
Decision Level/Committee: Proposed to be Delegated
Conditions / Reason for Refusal: 01 The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. 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 site plan and the development shall only take place in accordance with the submitted details and specifications and as shown on the approved plans (as set out below) (Drawing Numbers Site Location Plan/26-044-2/3/4)(received 03/09/2026) Reason To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt. 03 Prior to the installation of the play equipment hereby approved, details of the external materials of the play equipment shall be submitted to an approved in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The development shall proceed in accordance with the approved details. Reason To protect the setting of adjacent designated heritage assets in accordance with Policy SP40 ‘Listed Buildings and SP44 ‘Historic Parks, Gardens and Landscapes.’ Informative 01 Safeguarding concerns were raised by members of public and Wentworth Parish Council that children could potentially escape from the playground into Home Farm to the north, with concerns raised about the risks of the duck pond on the other side of the wall. Please could the gate linking these two sites be securely locked at all times and when open please ensure that it is suitably supervised. 02 The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that a member of the public requested that a changing places pod, a fully accessible disabled toilet with changing facilities including a hoist, be provided on the site for visitors. More details on changing places pods can be found at this link Changing Places Toilets 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 this basis. It was considered to be in accordance with the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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