What percentage of planning applications does Sheffield approve?

Sheffield approves approximately 91% of planning applications, based on 7,133 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Sheffield decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 7,133 planning decisions published by Sheffield.

What is the refusal rate for Sheffield planning applications?

Sheffield refuses approximately 9% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Sheffield?

The average planning application in Sheffield takes 10.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 6,152 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Sheffield compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Sheffield

2 days ago

Demolition of building

26/02042/DPN · Shiregreen & Brightside

Approved

2 days ago

Erection of a detached outbuilding consisting of workshop and garden room

26/01819/FUL · Stannington

Approved

2 days ago

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for change of use from a dwelli

26/01688/LU2 · Not Available

Refused

2 days ago

Alterations and change of use of day nursery to dwellinghouse (use class C3) (se

26/01657/FUL · Stocksbridge & Upper Don

Approved

2 days ago

Demolition of garage, erection of single-storey detached annex

26/01637/FUL · Burngreave

Approved

3 days ago

Replacement of three roof lights, removal of three roof lights, replacement of e

26/01771/LBC · Walkley

Approved

3 days ago

Conversion of existing detached coach house into ancillary accommodation, instal

26/01763/FUL · Dore & Totley

Approved

3 days ago

Replacement of three roof lights, removal of three roof lights, replacement of e

26/01770/FUL · Walkley

Approved

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This page analyses 7,133 planning decisions made by Sheffield from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Sheffield planning approval rates page.

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