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Gleadless Valley planning approval rate

Gleadless Valley ward in Sheffield has a 82.8% approval rate based on 99 planning decisions. Sheffield overall: 88.9%.

Last updated: September 2026

82.8%
ward approval rate
99
Decisions
82
Approved
17
Refused
88.9%
Sheffield average

Gleadless Valley is 6.1 percentage points below the Sheffield average, placing it among the stricter wards in Sheffield. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.

How Gleadless Valley compares

Gleadless Valley ward (99 decided)
82.8%
Sheffield overall (4,671 decided)
88.9%
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Recent decisions in Gleadless Valley

Erection of a two storey side extension, alteration to external steps with handr · Thu 03 Sep 2026
Approved
Erection of a part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension comprising lowe · Wed 02 Sep 2026
Approved

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