West Ecclesfield planning approval rate
West Ecclesfield ward in Sheffield has a 89.5% approval rate based on 153 planning decisions. Sheffield overall: 90.8%.
Last updated: March 2026
89.5%
ward approval rate
153
Decisions
137
Approved
16
Refused
90.8%
Sheffield average
West Ecclesfield is broadly in line with the Sheffield average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How West Ecclesfield compares
West Ecclesfield ward
89.5%
Sheffield overall
90.8%
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Recent decisions in West Ecclesfield
Pruning and removal of trees (Grenoside Conservation Area) · Tue 03 Feb 2026
Pruning of tree (Grenoside Conservation Area) · Thu 09 Oct 2025
Application to allow addition of 1no Velux window roof window to each plane of t · Mon 02 Sep 2024
Demolition of 3no. guyed steel lattice transmission masts · Wed 15 May 2024
Removal of tree (Grenoside Conservation Area) · Fri 23 Feb 2024
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 6,165 decisions.