Hillsborough planning approval rate
Hillsborough ward in Sheffield has a 87.9% approval rate based on 223 planning decisions. Sheffield overall: 88.9%.
Last updated: September 2026
87.9%
ward approval rate
223
Decisions
196
Approved
27
Refused
88.9%
Sheffield average
Hillsborough is broadly in line with the Sheffield average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Hillsborough compares
Hillsborough ward
87.9%
Sheffield overall
88.9%
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Recent decisions in Hillsborough
Erection of single-storey front/ side extension to dwellinghouse · Thu 24 Sep 2026
Partial change of use from use class B2 to use class E, including provision of o · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Change of use from tyre fitting and vehicle servicing centre (Sui Generis) to a · Tue 15 Sep 2026
Use of former shops (Use Class E) as 2 flats (Use Class C3) with associated alte · Tue 15 Sep 2026
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for erection of single-storey rea · Thu 03 Sep 2026
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