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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 (255 decided)
87.5%
Sheffield overall (7,218 decided)
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
Approved
Internal and external alterations to a Grade II listed building comprising conve · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Approved
Replacement of windows and doors, erection of a detached single storey garage wi · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Approved
Alterations and change of use of day nursery to dwellinghouse (use class C3) (se · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Approved
Alterations to roof including raised ridge height, erection of 2 rear and 1 fron · Tue 04 Aug 2026
Approved

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