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Ecclesall planning approval rate

Ecclesall ward in Sheffield has a 89.8% approval rate based on 373 planning decisions. Sheffield overall: 90.8%.

Last updated: March 2026

89.8%
ward approval rate
373
Decisions
335
Approved
38
Refused
90.8%
Sheffield average

Ecclesall is broadly in line with the Sheffield average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Ecclesall compares

Ecclesall ward (373 decided)
89.8%
Sheffield overall (6,165 decided)
90.8%
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Recent decisions in Ecclesall

Application to allow replacement of garage, change to roof type and side expansi · Mon 06 Jan 2025
Approved
Single-storey rear extension - the extension will be 4.85 metres from the rear o · Thu 22 Aug 2024
Approved
Application to allow reduction to garden room (amendment to planning permission · Fri 27 Jan 2023
Approved
Lawful Development Certificate for the erection of single-storey side extension · Fri 27 Jan 2023
Refused
Application to allow removal of existing side door (amendment to planning permis · Wed 16 Nov 2022
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 6,165 decisions.

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