Issue details

Rotherham Local Sites Update 2026

This report seeks approval of an update to the Local Sites Series in Rotherham, with the inclusion of three new local sites:

 

-       Local Wildlife Site (LWS) LWS 124 River Rother near Beighton

-       Regionally Important Geological Sites (RIGS) R70 Dog Kennels Quarry Kiveton Park and R101 Rosehill Warren Vale Roadcut

 

and the amendment to the boundaries of two local sites (LWS 49 Wood Lee Common and RIGS R27 Canklow Woods).

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Anston & Woodsetts; Boston Castle; Maltby East; Rawmarsh East; Rawmarsh West; Wales;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/07/2026

Open/Exempt: Open;

Decision due: August 2026 by Executive Director of Regeneration and Environment

Lead director: Simon Moss

Contact: Rachel Lindsay, Planning Officer Email: rachel.lindsay@rotherham.gov.uk Tel: 01709 254746.

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