West Ecclesfield planning approval rate
West Ecclesfield ward in Sheffield has a 88.4% approval rate based on 181 planning decisions. Sheffield overall: 90.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
88.4%
ward approval rate
181
Decisions
160
Approved
21
Refused
90.6%
Sheffield average
West Ecclesfield is 2.2 percentage points below the Sheffield average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How West Ecclesfield compares
West Ecclesfield ward
88.4%
Sheffield overall
90.6%
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Recent decisions in West Ecclesfield
Erection of two-storey side/rear extension to dwellinghouse · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Erection of single-storey side and rear extensions and rear access steps to dwel · Tue 04 Aug 2026
Erection of single-storey side extension, conversion of conservatory to habitabl · Thu 30 Jul 2026
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