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Planning in Carter Knowle

Approved
90%
149 of 163 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Carter Knowle in the last 24 months, from Sheffield City Council's planning register.

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Around Carter Knowle

Postcode districts

S11 298 applications in the last 12 monthsS7 165 applications in the last 12 monthsS8 187 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Sheffield City Council

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About Carter Knowle

Carter Knowle is situated within the Nether Edge and Sharrow Ward of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, covering 1.31 square miles (3.4 km²) in the city's southwest. The ward, which includes areas such as Nether Edge, Sharrow, Abbeydale, and Brincliffe, had a population of 18,890 across 7,592 households as of the 2011 census. It forms part of the Sheffield Central parliamentary constituency, making it an important area for local planning applications and community development initiatives.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Carter Knowle area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Carter Knowle a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Carter Knowle has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Carter Knowle 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Carter Knowle, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 280 planning applications were submitted near Carter Knowle. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were tree works (46), discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (8).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Carter Knowle?
In the last 24 months, 280 planning applications were submitted near Carter Knowle. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Carter Knowle?
The average planning decision time near Carter Knowle is 53 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Carter Knowle?
The planning approval rate near Carter Knowle is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Carter Knowle?
The most common type of planning application near Carter Knowle is tree works applications, with 46 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Carter Knowle?
You can search and track planning applications near Carter Knowle on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.