What percentage of planning applications does Sheffield approve?

Sheffield approves approximately 91% of planning applications, based on 7,273 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Sheffield decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 7,273 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 6,291 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

yesterday

Alterations and extensions to roof including raised ridge height, installation o

26/01801/FUL · Fulwood

Refused

yesterday

Erection of front porch, first-floor side/rear extension, and loft conversion wi

26/01629/FUL · Fulwood

Approved

yesterday

Erection of single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse

26/01481/FUL · Dore & Totley

Approved

4 days ago

Application to allow repositioning of first-floor window opening on front elevat

26/02428/NMA · Darnall

Approved

4 days ago

Pruning and removal of trees (Grenoside Conservation Area)

26/02350/TCA · West Ecclesfield

Approved

4 days ago

Erection of two-storey side and rear extension with Juliet balcony to rear and s

26/01862/FUL · Graves Park

Approved

4 days ago

Alterations and extension to existing single-storey rear attached store to dwell

26/01797/FUL · Ecclesall

Approved

5 days ago

Replacement of existing ground and first floor timber windows and bay window wit

26/01920/FUL · Fulwood

Approved

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This page analyses 7,273 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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