Plans to convert social club into flats submitted

Plans to convert a former private members club into 11 apartments have been put forward.

The application to develop Dearne Burlington Club, in Wath-upon-Dearne, has been submitted to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.

Domestic Trade Services wants to create 11 one-bedroom apartments of varying sizes in the building, each with their own kitchen, bathroom, and living space.

The development also includes a shared outdoor amenity space, off-street parking, and bin storage.

The application states a two-storey and first-floor extension would be built to the side and rear of the existing building as part of the development.

Planning documents state the extensions would be positioned to the rear of the building, with flat roofs designed to reduce their visual prominence.

Views of the proposed additions would be further obscured by existing landscaping and surrounding structures.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) said the building would be stripped back to its original brick finish as part of the development

A total of 15 parking spaces will also be provided on site, along with secure storage for refuse and recycling.

While no formal objections have been recorded, environmental health officers have issued a number of recommendations aimed at preventing disruption to nearby residents during construction.

They warn that noise and dust could become a nuisance if not carefully managed, and advise that working hours on site be restricted to between 08:00 and 18:00 on weekdays and 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays, with no work permitted on Sundays or public holidays.

Residents can comment on the plans until 23 May.

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