Data-backed planning intelligence · 2,500,000+ decisions analysed across England, Scotland and Wales

Front Extension approval rate in Sheffield

Sheffield approved 90.6% of front extension applications, based on 254 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

90.6%
front extension approval rate
254
Front Extension decisions
230
Approved
24
Refused
90.8%
Sheffield overall

Front Extension applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Sheffield average (90.8%).

How front extension compares in Sheffield

Front Extension (254 decided)
90.6%
Sheffield all applications (6,165 decided)
90.8%

Planning a front extension in Sheffield?

90.6% get approved — but the odds vary by street. Your Pro Report shows exactly what gets approved and refused near your property.

✓ Your ward's front extension approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable front extension decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Get Sheffield Pro Report — £79

Less than one set of revised drawings.

Other project types in Sheffield

Rear Extension (1,561 decided)
92.2%
Side Extension (1,063 decided)
91.4%
Garage / Parking (1,009 decided)
89.2%
New Build (840 decided)
83.6%
Dormer (441 decided)
85.0%
Extension (General) (277 decided)
91.7%
Conservatory (243 decided)
93.0%
Outbuilding (199 decided)
87.9%
92.6%
Basement (113 decided)
91.2%
88.3%
95.2%
HMO (53 decided)
84.9%
Annex (33 decided)
93.9%
Loft Conversion (33 decided)
78.8%
Flat Conversion (14 decided)
92.9%
Check planning approval patterns — Free