Birley Carr, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birley Carr, South Yorkshire.
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About Birley Carr
Birley Carr is situated within the Southey ward of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, encompassing areas like Fox Hill, New Parson Cross, and Wadsley Bridge. Covering 1.8 square miles in the northern part of the city, the ward had a population of 19,086 residents across 8,295 households as of 2011. It is part of the Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough constituency, making it a key area for planning applications and community development initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield Hallam
- LSOA: Sheffield 023E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birley Carr.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birley Carr.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Birley Carr based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Birley Carr.
- - Bushfire Basecamp 427 Halifax Road Wadsley Bridge Sheffield S35 8PB
Use of vacant church building (Use Class F1) as a childrens play centre (Use Class E)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 88 Doe Royd Crescent Sheffield S5 8GE
Submission of details relating to condition 3 (Bin and bike store details) of planning permission no. 21/03587/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Birley Carr in South Yorkshire
Birley Carr is situated within the Southey ward of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, encompassing areas like Fox Hill, New Parson Cross, and Wadsley Bridge. Covering 1.8 square miles in the northern part of the city, the ward had a population of 19,086 residents across 8,295 households as of 2011. It is part of the Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough constituency, making it a key area for planning applications and community development initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Birley Carr a particularly low-crime area.
Birley Carr has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Grenoside, Middlewood Park. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Birley Carr includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birley Carr planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Birley Carr
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Birley Carr. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Birley Carr.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Birley Carr slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Birley Carr were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), amendments (2).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Birley Edge planning applications
- Wadsley Bridge planning applications
- Grenoside planning applications
- Shirecliffe planning applications
- Hillsborough planning applications
- Whitley planning applications
- Owlerton planning applications
- Barnes Hall planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.