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Stannington planning approval rate

Stannington ward in Sheffield has a 83.9% approval rate based on 279 planning decisions. Sheffield overall: 90.5%.

Last updated: June 2026

83.9%
ward approval rate
279
Decisions
234
Approved
45
Refused
90.5%
Sheffield average

Stannington is 6.6 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 Stannington compares

Stannington ward (279 decided)
83.9%
Sheffield overall (6,768 decided)
90.5%
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Recent decisions in Stannington

Demolition of rear conservatory, erection of two-storey side extension with firs · Thu 25 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of single-storey side/rear extension to dwellinghouse · Wed 24 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of rear raised decking area to dwellinghouse · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Refused
Single-storey rear extension - the extension will be 6 metres from the rear of t · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Refused
Alterations to allow the use of agricultural building as 4 dwellings (Use Class · Wed 27 May 2026
Approved

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