Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Council Online Planning - Decision Notice Summary

Planning Application Number: RB2025/1162
Site Address: Aston Springs Farm Mansfield Road Aston 9999
Description: Use of land for the siting of shepherds hut & installation of septic tank
Officer Recommendation: GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
Officer Recommendation Date: 18 November 2025
Decision Date: 18 November 2025
Decision Type: GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
Temporary Expiry Date:
Decision Level/Committee: Delegated (Part 2A)
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 as shown on the approved plans (as set out below) Proposed Site Plan Drawing No.02. Received 29 September 2025 Proposed Elevations and floor plan Drawing No.01. Received 29 September 2025 Reason To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt 03 The caravans shall be occupied for holiday purposes only and shall not be occupied as a person’s sole or main place of residence. Reason The site and caravan design are not considered suitable for general occupation. 04 The caravan stationed on the site shall be in accordance with the approved design and dimensions shown on the approved plans and shall not be replaced by a different caravan without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority. Reason Due to the site’s sensitive location within an area of open countryside, a standard caravan design is not considered appropriate. Informative Please be advised that this approval does not negate the need for obtaining any further approval(s) under the Building Regulations. The proposed septic tank will require Building Regulations approval. Have you also considered your building regulation need? The Council’s Building Control team can help you realise a quick and easy passage towards achieving a building regulations approval and completion certificate for the project. They offer a free pre-application service to help get your project on the right lines before you make a formal application. Their objective is to provide you as their customer the best and most co-ordinated service possible and to help sort out problems before they arise. Unlike some other bodies, they are a ‘Not for Profit’, organisation, working independently of contactors and agents so will give you impartial accountable advice. For further information please contact 01709 823847 or email building.control@rotherham.gov.uk. 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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