Richmond planning approval rate
Richmond ward in Sheffield has a 86.7% approval rate based on 98 planning decisions. Sheffield overall: 88.9%.
Last updated: September 2026
86.7%
ward approval rate
98
Decisions
85
Approved
13
Refused
88.9%
Sheffield average
Richmond is 2.2 percentage points below the Sheffield average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Richmond compares
Richmond ward
86.7%
Sheffield overall
88.9%
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Recent decisions in Richmond
Erection of single-storey side/rear extension to dwellinghouse · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Demolition of existing single-storey front and side outhouse extension and erect · Thu 13 Aug 2026
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