Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Council Online Planning - Decision Notice Summary

Planning Application Number: RB2025/1298
Site Address: 157-159 Wellgate Rotherham Town Centre 9999
Description: Change of use of ground floor from Class E shop to Class C4, a 6 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Officer Recommendation: GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
Officer Recommendation Date: 19 February 2026
Decision Date: 19 February 2026
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 and as shown on the approved plans (as set out below) Drawing numbers (Location Plan A103, Proposed Site Plans 0634 A103, Floor plans and elevations 0634 A100, A101 and A102)(received 04/02/26). 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 submitted application form/shown on drawing (elevations 0634 A101 and A102). 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 and in accordance with Core Strategy Policy CS28 Sustainable Design. Informative The applicant should be aware that the proposed HMO may also be subject to a licence. Enquires about HMO licensing can be made to: Housing Licensing, Community Protection Unit Regeneration & Environment Services Riverside House Main Street Rotherham, S60 1AE Tel: 01709 823118 Email: landlordlicensing@rotherham.gov.uk POSITIVE AND PROACTIVE STATEMENT During the determination of the application, the Local Planning Authority worked with the applicant to consider what amendments were necessary to make the scheme acceptable. The applicant agreed to amend the scheme so that it was in accordance with the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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