Purpose

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

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

RECORD OF OFFICER NON-EXECUTIVE DECISION

Date of Decision:

9th September, 2026

Title:

Rotherham Local Sites Update 2026

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Simon Moss, Service Director – Planning Regeneration and Transport

Details of Specific Delegation

or

Delegation contained in the relevant Sub-Scheme of Delegation.

Sub Scheme of Delegation - Executive Director of Regeneration and Environment

‘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.’

Page 18 refers.

Decision:

1. That LWS 124 River Rother near Beighton, RIGS R70 Dog Kennels Quarry Kiveton Park and R101 Rosehill Warren Vale Roadcut as shown in Appendix 1 be approved.
2. That the amendment to the boundaries of LWS 49 Wood Lee Common and RIGS R27 Canklow Woods as shown in Appendix 3 be approved.
3. That approval is given to proceed with the integration of these Rotherham Local Sites 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 Local Sites Update 2026

I certify that this is a true record of the decision:

1. That LWS 124 River Rother near Beighton, RIGS R70 Dog Kennels Quarry Kiveton Park and R101 Rosehill Warren Vale Roadcut as shown in Appendix 1 be approved.
2. That the amendment to the boundaries of LWS 49 Wood Lee Common and RIGS R27 Canklow Woods as shown in Appendix 3 be approved.
3. That approval is given to proceed with the integration of these Rotherham Local Sites 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:          9th September, 2026

Name:          Simon Moss                      

Job Title:     Service Director – Planning Regeneration and Transport