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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Sheffield City Council received?
Sheffield City Council received 3,651 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.
How long does Sheffield City Council take to decide applications?
Sheffield City Council takes an average of 56 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Sheffield City Council?
Sheffield City Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Sheffield City Council?
Submit your representation to Sheffield City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Sheffield City Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Sheffield City Council planning decision?
Yes. If Sheffield City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 832 appeals were lodged against Sheffield City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 25% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Sheffield City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Sheffield City Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Sheffield City Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Sheffield City Council serves as the local authority for Sheffield, a metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England. Comprising 84 councillors elected across 28 wards, the council operates under no overall control, with Labour, the Liberal Democrats, and the Green Party sharing leadership roles in various committees. For those researching planning applications in the area, understanding the council's structure and current political landscape is essential. The council is currently led by Tom Hunt (Labour), who has held the position since 17 May 2023. Kate Josephs serves as Chief Executive since January 2021. The council comprises 84 councillors, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 169 towns and villages, including Sheffield and Stocksbridge. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Sheffield City Council received 3,651 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (493), full planning applications (300), outline applications (226). 22 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

832 planning appeals were lodged against Sheffield City Council decisions, of which 182 were allowed and 543 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Sheffield City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Sheffield City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.