Hillsborough planning approval rate
Hillsborough ward in Sheffield has a 87.4% approval rate based on 214 planning decisions. Sheffield overall: 90.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
87.4%
ward approval rate
214
Decisions
187
Approved
27
Refused
90.6%
Sheffield average
Hillsborough is 3.2 percentage points below the Sheffield average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Hillsborough compares
Hillsborough ward
87.4%
Sheffield overall
90.6%
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Recent decisions in Hillsborough
Erection of a two-storey side extension above the existing Garage · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Demolition of detached garage and conservatory, erection of two-storey side exte · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Erection of an industrial/warehouse building (Use Class E(g)(iii) and B8) within · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Erection of 2no. internally illuminated totem signs - Amended description · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Erection of two-storey/single-storey rear extension with rear raised terrace to · Thu 06 Aug 2026
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