Birley planning approval rate
Birley ward in Sheffield has a 93.2% approval rate based on 103 planning decisions. Sheffield overall: 88.9%.
Last updated: September 2026
93.2%
ward approval rate
103
Decisions
96
Approved
7
Refused
88.9%
Sheffield average
Birley sits slightly above the Sheffield average, with a 4.3 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Birley compares
Birley ward
93.2%
Sheffield overall
88.9%
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Recent decisions in Birley
Installation of roof mounted solar panels · Thu 06 Aug 2026
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