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Ecclesall planning approval rate

Ecclesall ward in Sheffield has a 89.0% approval rate based on 473 planning decisions. Sheffield overall: 88.9%.

Last updated: September 2026

89.0%
ward approval rate
473
Decisions
421
Approved
52
Refused
88.9%
Sheffield average

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

How Ecclesall compares

Ecclesall ward (473 decided)
89.0%
Sheffield overall (4,671 decided)
88.9%
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Recent decisions in Ecclesall

Demolition of conservatory and erection of single-storey rear extension to dwell · Mon 21 Sep 2026
Approved
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for single-storey rear extension · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Approved
Erection of front dormer window to dwellinghouse · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Refused
Demolition of former meeting hall and erection of 53 apartments in buildings of · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Refused
Erection of a two-storey side extension including formation of gable end, altera · Thu 27 Aug 2026
Refused

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