How long do planning decisions take near Drakehouse?

The average planning decision time near Drakehouse is 39 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 Drakehouse?

The planning approval rate near Drakehouse is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Drakehouse?

The most common type of planning application near Drakehouse is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Drakehouse?

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Drakehouse, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Drakehouse, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Drakehouse are administered by Sheffield City Council. View the full Sheffield City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Sheffield
Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield South East
LSOA: Sheffield 049C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Drakehouse.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Drakehouse.

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 Drakehouse based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Drakehouse.

- 10 Poplar Avenue Beighton Sheffield S20 1AJ
Application for an existing Lawful Development Certificate for alterations to roof of dwellinghouse including replacement roof tiles and removal of chimney stack (Application under Section 191)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-02-16
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- Transcaf House 39 Junction Road Woodhouse Sheffield S13 7RP
Application to appove details in relation to condition number(s): 4 (Intrusive Investigations) and 6 (Remediation) imposed by planning permission 17/00953/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 123 John Hibbard Avenue Sheffield S13 9UT
Application to establish the lawful use of stable building as domestic ancillary use associated with 123 Hibbard Avenue for a period of more than 10 years (Application under Section 191)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-01-26
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A brief summary of Drakehouse in South Yorkshire

Drakehouse is a settlement located in South Yorkshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Drakehouse a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Drakehouse includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Drakehouse

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Drakehouse. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 Drakehouse.

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Drakehouse were discharge of conditions (4), amendments (1), other applications (1).

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