Burngreave, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burngreave, South Yorkshire.
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About Burngreave
Burngreave is an inner city district located north of Sheffield's city centre in South Yorkshire, with a population of 27,481 as recorded in the 2011 census. The area saw significant development in the late 19th century, transitioning from the largely wooded Burnt Greave to a vibrant community. Notably, Burngreave Cemetery, established in 1860 and expanded in the early 1900s, occupies much of the former woodland, while Grimesthorpe Lane traces the historic route of a Roman defensive ridge, underscoring the area's rich historical significance.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield Central
- LSOA: Sheffield 074F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burngreave.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burngreave.
- 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 Burngreave based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Burngreave.
- - 180 Shalesmoor Sheffield S3 8RG
Application to approve details in relation to condition no(s) 6 (WSI Strategy) as imposed by planning permission 24/01140/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Aircraft & Commercial Tools Ltd Bowling Green Street Sheffield S3 8SU
Application to approve details in relation to condition number: 18 (Public Art) Relating to planning permission 25/03253/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Aircraft & Commercial Tools Ltd Bowling Green Street Sheffield S3 8SU
Application to allow change to roofline heights by raising the currently approved profile in response to roof system technical requirements (amendment to planning permission 25/03253/FUL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land On East Side Of Junction With Spital Street Brunswick Road Sheffield S3 9LB
Application to approve details in relation to condition number: 26 (Public Art) Relating to planning permission 23/02033/RG3
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 180 Shalesmoor Sheffield S3 8RG
Application to approve details in relation to condition number 6 (written scheme of investigation - historic building recording document) relating to planning permission 24/01140/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Aircraft & Commercial Tools Ltd Bowling Green Street Sheffield S3 8SU
Application to approve details in relation to condition numbers: 8 and 9 (Highway Improvements) Relating to planning permission 25/03253/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Air Flow Cooling 132 Rutland Road Sheffield S3 9PP
Change of use from use from offices/storage (use class E) to youth service and alternative education provision for young people within the local community (use class F2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Building Between Cotton Street And 24 Alma Street Sheffield S3 8SA
Application to approve details in relation to condition number: 12 (Structural Details) imposed by planning permission 22/01020/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Land On East Side Of Junction With Spital Street Brunswick Road Sheffield S3 9LB
Application to approve details in relation to condition number: 27 (Remediation Strategy Validation Report) relating to planning permission 23/02033/RG3
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Unit 2 2 Chatham Street Sheffield S3 8FG
Internally illuminated individual lettered fascia sign, and window / door vinyl graphics. (Amended plans and description).
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Aircraft & Commercial Tools Ltd Bowling Green Street Sheffield S3 8SU
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a six-storey building, comprising 100 co-living units, central courtyard amenity space and associated ancillary amenity space including bike store and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Land On East Side Of Junction With Spital Street Brunswick Road Sheffield S3 9LB
4x individual letter name signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 180 Shalesmoor Sheffield S3 8RG
Application to approve details in relation to condition numbers: 4 (Vehicle Site Management), 5 (Highways Support), 6 (WSI), and 8 (Redevelopment Contract) Relating to planning permission 24/01140/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Aircraft & Commercial Tools Ltd Bowling Green Street Sheffield S3 8SU
Application to approve details in relation to condition number: 18. (Public Art) relating to planning permission 24/03450/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 180 Shalesmoor Sheffield S3 8RG
Application to approve details in relation to condition number: 5 (Public Highway) relating to planning permission 24/01140/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Aircraft & Commercial Tools Ltd Bowling Green Street Sheffield S3 8SU
Application to allow amended description to reduce the building height to six-storeys (amendment to planning permission 22/01621/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Development Site Bounded By Corporation Street Bridge Street West Bar Bridge Street Sheffield S3 8NS
Application to approve details in relation to condition number(s): 3 (Landscaping) imposed by planning permission 21/01999/REM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Development Site Bounded By Corporation Street Bridge Street West Bar Bridge Street Sheffield S3 8NS
Application to allow alterations to the external landscaping (amendment to planning approval 21/01999/REM)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - Development Site Bounded By Corporation Street Bridge Street West Bar Bridge Street Sheffield S3 8NS
Application to approve details in relation to condition number(s): 8 (Substation Elevations) imposed by planning permission 21/01999/REM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - John Norton And Son (Sheffield) Ltd Norton House 169 Rutland Road Sheffield S3 9PT
Change of use to rear part of the property to form a restaurant/pub/dancing club
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-12-29
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A brief summary of Burngreave in South Yorkshire
Burngreave is an inner city district located north of Sheffield's city centre in South Yorkshire, with a population of 27,481 as recorded in the 2011 census. The area saw significant development in the late 19th century, transitioning from the largely wooded Burnt Greave to a vibrant community. Notably, Burngreave Cemetery, established in 1860 and expanded in the early 1900s, occupies much of the former woodland, while Grimesthorpe Lane traces the historic route of a Roman defensive ridge, underscoring the area's rich historical significance.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burngreave a particularly low-crime area.
Burngreave has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Furnace Hill, Hanover, Well Meadow, Cultural Industries Quarter, City Centre, Norfolk Road, Kelham Island and Neepsend. 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 Burngreave includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Neepsend Railway Cutting SSSI, Neepsend Brickworks SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Burngreave
In the last 24 months, 84 planning applications were submitted near Burngreave. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Burngreave.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burngreave were discharge of conditions (47), amendments (14), advertising consent (8).
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 77 smaller schemes were submitted.
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