Brightside, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brightside, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Brightside are administered by Sheffield City Council. View the full Sheffield City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Brightside
Brightside is an industrial area located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, positioned on a hill to the north of Attercliffe and the River Don. Its strategic location makes it a key site for potential planning applications related to industrial development and infrastructure improvements in the region.
District: Sheffield
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield South East
- LSOA: Sheffield 027A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brightside.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brightside.
- 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 Brightside based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
107 planning applications found near Brightside.
- - Land At Junction With Hunsley Street Carlisle Road Sheffield S4 8DQ
Confirmation that development pursuant to planning permission reference 22/03606/FUL, granted on 24/02/2023, was lawfully commenced prior to the three-year expiry date of 24/02/2026 (Application under
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Sytner BMW Sheffield Brightside Way Sheffield S9 2RQ
Installation of Solar PV system to roof of building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 218 - 228 Newhall Road Sheffield S9 2QL
Application to approve details in relation to condition numbers: 3 (Biodiversity) Relating to planning permission 23/00894/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Wolstenholme Machine Knives Ltd Clough Bank Works 1 Downgate Drive Sheffield S4 8BT
1x externally illuminated fascia sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-04-09
View full details - - Wolstenholme Machine Knives Ltd Clough Bank Works 1 Downgate Drive Sheffield S4 8BT
Use of storage/distribution building (Use Class B8) as indoor electric Go-Kart premises (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-11-21
View full details - - Land At Junction With Hunsley Street Carlisle Road Sheffield S4 8DQ
Application to approve details in relation to condition number(s): 4. (site accommodation) 5. (surface water drainage) 6. (surface water disposal) 16. (rendering) 17. (vehicular accesses) 18. (surface
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 58 Newhall Road Sheffield S9 2QD
Application to approve details in relation to condition number(s): 8 (Energy) and 9 (BREEAM) imposed by planning permission 21/05345/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-03-28
View full details - - 58 Newhall Road Sheffield S9 2QD
Application to approve details in relation to condition number(s): 8 (Energy) and 9 (BREEAM) imposed by planning permission 21/05345/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-01-30
View full details - - 58 Newhall Road Sheffield S9 2QD
Installation of new sub-station including enclosure
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-01-20
View full details - - 58 Newhall Road Sheffield S9 2QD
Application to approve details in relation to condition number 4. Drainage details; relating to planning permission 21/05345/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2022-12-21
View full details - - Sheffield Forgemasters Ltd Steel Works River Don Works Brightside Lane Sheffield S9 2SP
Approval of details relating to condition 13 (construction vehicle movements) as imposed by planning permission 21/04533/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2022-12-12
View full details - - 58 Newhall Road Sheffield S9 2QD
Application to allow to reposition building and external plant compound (amendment to planning permission 21/05345/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2022-10-19
View full details - - 58 Newhall Road Sheffield S9 2QD
Application to approve details in relation to condition number(s): 3 (Surface Water Disposal), 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)), 6, 17 & 18 (Remediation), 7 (Vehicle Cleaning), 10
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2022-06-13
View full details - - Wolstenholme Machine Knives Ltd Clough Bank Works 1 Downgate Drive Sheffield S4 8BT
Change of use of building and yard area from Use Class B2 (General Industrial) to (Storage & Distribution) Use Class B8
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2022-02-18
View full details - - 58 Newhall Road Sheffield S9 2QD
Erection of an industrial building (Use Classes B2 and B8) with associated car parking and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2021-12-23
View full details - - Sheffield Forgemasters Ltd Steel Works River Don Works Brightside Lane Sheffield S9 2SP
EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) Screening opinion request for the partial demolition of forge building and erection of a replacement building to house a new forge press
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2021-08-27
View full details - - Footpath On Stevenson Road At Junction Of Woodbine Road Sheffield S9 3XG
Erection of a 20m high Phase 8 monopole with the provision of associated cabinets and ancillary works (Application to determine if approval is required for siting and appearance)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2021-02-18
View full details - - Shelter Opposite 441 Brightside Lane Sheffield S9 2RS
Upgrading of an existing double-sided paper advertising unit to a combined internally-illuminated digital and paper advertising unit to be installed as an integral part of the existing bus shelter
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2020-05-28
View full details - - Shelter Fronting Brightside Lane, Opposite Junction With Sanderson Street Sheffield S9 2RS
Upgrading of an existing double-sided paper advertising unit to a combined internally-illuminated digital and paper advertising unit to be installed as an integral part of the existing bus shelter
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2020-05-28
View full details - - Roplas Ltd Unit 4 Carlisle Business Park 515 Petre Street Sheffield S4 8DX
Use of industrial unit for the repair/maintenance of motor vehicles and the storage and fitting of tyres (Use Classes B1(c), B2 and B8)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2019-10-18
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A brief summary of Brightside in South Yorkshire
Brightside is an industrial area located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, positioned on a hill to the north of Attercliffe and the River Don. Its strategic location makes it a key site for potential planning applications related to industrial development and infrastructure improvements in the region. It sits within the Sheffield district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brightside a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Brightside 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, Brightside 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 Brightside
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Brightside. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Brightside.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Brightside slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Brightside were discharge of conditions (17), full planning applications (10), amendments (8).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 50 smaller schemes were submitted.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 12 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
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