Decision

The Assistant Director of Planning, Regeneration, and Transport has decided to add two new sites to the Rotherham Regionally Important Geological Sites series and integrate them into planning applications.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved to add the sites and integrate them into planning applications.

summary: The decision involves adding two new sites to the Rotherham Regionally Important Geological Sites series and integrating them into planning applications.

topline: The Assistant Director of Planning, Regeneration, and Transport has decided to add two new sites to the Rotherham Regionally Important Geological Sites series and integrate them into planning applications.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it aims to contribute towards the robustness of the Local Plan.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Environmental groups", "Planning authorities"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1959

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: 1.      Two new sites: R155 Lindrick Common Quarry and R108 Seed Hill Wood are be added to the Rotherham RIGS series, using the boundaries shown in Appendix 1. 2.      That approval is given to proceed with the integration of these Rotherham RIGS in the determination of relevant planning applications.  

Content: 1.      Two new sites: R155 Lindrick Common Quarry and R108 Seed Hill Wood are be added to the Rotherham RIGS series, using the boundaries shown in Appendix 1. 2.      That approval is given to proceed with the integration of these Rotherham RIGS in the determination of relevant planning applications.       ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL   RECORD OF OFFICER NON-EXECUTIVE DECISION     Date of Decision:   27th June 2025 Title:   Rotherham Regionally Important Geological Sites Series Update 2025   Decision Maker: (Including Job Title) Simon Moss, Assistant Director – Planning Regeneration and Transport   Details of Specific Delegation   or   Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.   Designate, de-designate and amend the boundaries of Local Wildlife Sites and Local Sites for geodiversity interest (including Regionally Important Geological Sites) following recommendations from the relevant Local Sites panels.   Sub-Scheme of Delegation (Page 19)   Decision: 1.   Two new sites: R155 Lindrick Common Quarry and R108 Seed Hill Wood are be added to the Rotherham RIGS series, using the boundaries shown in Appendix 1. 2.   That approval is given to proceed with the integration of these Rotherham RIGS in the determination of relevant planning applications.   Reasons for the Decision: The sites’ approval and integration into planning policy would contribute towards the robustness of the Local Plan. Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an outside body which relates to the decision: none Dispensations Granted: (If any) none Reports or parts of reports considered Simon Moss   Rotherham Regionally Important Geological Sites Series Update 2025     I certify that this is a true record of the decision to:   1.     Two new sites: R155 Lindrick Common Quarry and R108 Seed Hill Wood are be added to the Rotherham RIGS series, using the boundaries shown in Appendix 1. 2.     That approval is given to proceed with the integration of these Rotherham RIGS in the determination of relevant planning applications.   I confirm that in making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles of public life.   Signed by the Decision Maker:   Dated:          27th June, 2025   Name:          Simon Moss                       Job Title:     Assistant Director – Planning Regeneration and Transport  

Date of Decision: June 27, 2025