City planning approval rate
City ward in Sheffield has a 93.9% approval rate based on 375 planning decisions. Sheffield overall: 90.5%.
Last updated: June 2026
93.9%
ward approval rate
375
Decisions
352
Approved
23
Refused
90.5%
Sheffield average
City sits slightly above the Sheffield average, with a 3.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How City compares
City ward
93.9%
Sheffield overall
90.5%
Planning in Sheffield? Check your postcode to see approval rates specific to your ward and street.
Recent decisions in City
Repairs and like-for-like replacement of defective stonework including localised · Fri 26 Jun 2026
External tiling to front and side of public house · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of mixed use building up to 12/17/ · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of mixed use building up to 12/17/ · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Removal of sash window to south elevation and replacement with timber window wit · Fri 12 Jun 2026
What gets approved near your property?
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Sheffield
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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