Stocksbridge & Upper Don planning approval rate
Stocksbridge & Upper Don ward in Sheffield has a 87.5% approval rate based on 255 planning decisions. Sheffield overall: 90.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
87.5%
ward approval rate
255
Decisions
223
Approved
32
Refused
90.6%
Sheffield average
Stocksbridge & Upper Don is 3.1 percentage points below the Sheffield average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Stocksbridge & Upper Don compares
Stocksbridge & Upper Don ward
87.5%
Sheffield overall
90.6%
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Recent decisions in Stocksbridge & Upper Don
Installation of flush-fit integrated solar panels to the roof of the building (A · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Internal and external alterations to a Grade II listed building comprising conve · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Replacement of windows and doors, erection of a detached single storey garage wi · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Alterations and change of use of day nursery to dwellinghouse (use class C3) (se · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Alterations to roof including raised ridge height, erection of 2 rear and 1 fron · Tue 04 Aug 2026
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