Dore, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dore, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dore are administered by Sheffield City Council. View the full Sheffield City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dore
Dore is a prominent village located in the Sheffield district of South Yorkshire, England, perched on a hill overlooking the River Sheaf, the waterway that inspired Sheffield's name. Formerly part of Derbyshire until 1934, Dore now serves as a suburban area of the city, making it a noteworthy location for anyone researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 5,496 · Elevation: 209m
District: Sheffield
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield Hallam
- LSOA: Sheffield 071A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dore.
- 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 Dore based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Dore.
- - 102 Abbeydale Park Rise Sheffield S17 3PF
Alterations to loft and garage to form habitable accommodation, formation of level access to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 9A Cavendish Avenue Dore Sheffield S17 3NJ
Pruning of trees (Tree Preservation Order No. 808/184)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/01677/FUL · Received: Fri 05 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 05 Jun 2026 - 10 Burlington Road Sheffield S17 3NQ
Alterations to detached outbuilding to form habitable annex
Status: Undecided | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 125 Dore Road Sheffield S17 3NF
Application to approve details in relation to condition number: 3 (Drainage) Relating to planning permission 24/02785/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Site Of The White House Vicarage Lane Sheffield S17 3GX
Application to approve details in relation to condition number(s): 3 (Tree Protection) and 7 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) imposed by planning permission
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-04-29
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A brief summary of Dore in South Yorkshire
Dore is a prominent village located in the Sheffield district of South Yorkshire, England, perched on a hill overlooking the River Sheaf, the waterway that inspired Sheffield's name. Formerly part of Derbyshire until 1934, Dore now serves as a suburban area of the city, making it a noteworthy location for anyone researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,496. It sits within the Sheffield district.
Dore sits at an elevation of 209 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dore a particularly low-crime area.
Dore has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dore, Totley, Whirlow. 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 Dore includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Totley Wood SSSI; 5 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, Dore 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 Dore
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Dore. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Dore.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Dore slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dore were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (7), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.