New Build approval rate in Sheffield
Sheffield approved 83.7% of new build applications, based on 1,021 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
83.7%
new build approval rate
1,021
New Build decisions
855
Approved
166
Refused
88.9%
Sheffield overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Sheffield average (88.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Sheffield
New Build
83.7%
Sheffield all applications
88.9%
Planning a new build in Sheffield?
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✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in Sheffield
91.7%
91.0%
89.3%
84.8%
92.3%
90.5%
93.5%
88.6%
91.8%
87.1%
94.0%
85.1%
82.2%
94.9%
89.5%