East Ecclesfield planning approval rate
East Ecclesfield ward in Sheffield has a 89.5% approval rate based on 171 planning decisions. Sheffield overall: 88.9%.
Last updated: September 2026
89.5%
ward approval rate
171
Decisions
153
Approved
18
Refused
88.9%
Sheffield average
East Ecclesfield is broadly in line with the Sheffield average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How East Ecclesfield compares
East Ecclesfield ward
89.5%
Sheffield overall
88.9%
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Recent decisions in East Ecclesfield
Use of former bank as a bar/restaurant (Sui Generis) with associated alterations · Tue 22 Sep 2026
Demolition of existing garage and conservatory, erection of two-storey side/rear · Thu 17 Sep 2026
Erection of first floor front extension to dwellinghouse · Tue 08 Sep 2026
Erection of a single-storey side/rear extension to dwellinghouse · Wed 02 Sep 2026
Installation of roof mounted solar panels to front and rear of dwellinghouse · Fri 28 Aug 2026
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