How long do planning decisions take near Eastfield?

The average planning decision time near Eastfield is 170 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Eastfield?

The most common type of planning application near Eastfield is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Eastfield?

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Eastfield, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Eastfield, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Eastfield 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: Penistone and Stocksbridge
LSOA: Sheffield 004F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Eastfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Eastfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

17 planning applications found near Eastfield.

- Lower Eastfield Farm, Eastfield Lane, Hood Green, Sheffield, S35 7AY
Discharge of condition 8 (ecological mitigation measures) of application 2020/1289 (Redevelopment of site for three homes including re-building of two existing barns to living accommodation, refurbish
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2024-07-10
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- Rose Dene, 4 The Croft, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7ES
Erection of detached home office
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2021-04-06
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- Lower Eastfield Farm, Eastfield Lane, Hood Green, Sheffield, S35 7AY
Redevelopment of site for three homes including re-building of two existing barns to living accommodation, refurbishment and extension of farmhouse, conversion of surrounding outbuildings to provide a
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2020-11-09
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- Lower Eastfield Farm, Eastfield Lane, Thurgoland, Barnsley, S35 7AY
Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 13 for application 2019/1210
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2020-04-08
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- Hill Top Farm, Eastfield Lane, Hood Green, Barnsley, S35 7AY
Conversion of vacant barn to dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2020-03-27
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- Lower Eastfield Farm, Eastfield Lane, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7AY
Discharge of conditions 9 and 11 of 2019/1210 (Redevelopment of site for three homes including conversion and renovation of two existing barns to living accommodation, refurbishment and extension of f
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2020-02-18
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- Hill Top Farm, Eastfield Lane, Hood Green, Sheffield, S35 7AY
Discharge of condition 6 of application 2019/1249 - Application for prior approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 4 dwellinghouses and associated operational development
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2019-12-02
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- Hill Top Farm, Eastfield Lane, Hood Green, Sheffield, S35 7AY
Discharge of condition 6 of application 2019/1248 - Application for prior approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 1 dwellinghouse and associated operational development
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2019-12-02
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- Hill Top Farm, Eastfield Lane, Hood Green, Sheffield, S35 7AY
Application for prior approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 4 dwellinghouses and associated operational development
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2019-10-08
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- Hill Top Farm, Eastfield Lane, Hood Green, Sheffield, S35 7AY
Application for prior approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 1 dwellinghouse and associated operational development.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2019-10-08
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- Lower Eastfield Farm, Eastfield Lane, Hood Green, Sheffield, S35 7AY
Existing agricultural shed to be removed and new apple barn erected for agricultural use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2019-09-27
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- Lower Eastfield Farm. Eastfield Lane, Hood Green, Sheffield, S35 7AY
Redevelopment of site for three homes including conversion and renovation of two existing barns to living accommodation, refurbishment and extension of farmhouse, conversion of surrounding outbuilding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2019-09-27
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- Hill Top Farm, Eastfield Lane, Hood Green, Sheffield, S35 7AY
Application for prior approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 1 dwellinghouse and associated operational development.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2019-05-23
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- Hill Top Farm, Eastfield Lane, Hood Green, Sheffield, S35 7AY
Application for prior approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 4 dwellinghouses and associated operational development.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2019-05-23
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- Hill Top Farm, Eastfield Lane, Hood Green, Sheffield, S35 7AY
Application for prior approval for a proposed change of use of agricultural building to 5 dwellinghouses and associated operational development.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2019-02-04
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- Lower Eastfield Farm, Eastfield Lane, Thurgoland, Sheffield, S35 7AY
Change of use of agricultural buildings to up to 5 dwellings (3x larger dwellings and 2 smaller) (prior notification).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2018-07-11
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- Eastfield House, Eastfield Lane, Thurgoland, S35 7AY
Removal of overhanging branches from T6.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Barnsley | Date: 2016-10-24
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A brief summary of Eastfield in South Yorkshire

Eastfield 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 Eastfield a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Eastfield includes 13 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Eastfield

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Eastfield. The average decision time was 170 days.

With an average of 170 days, decisions near Eastfield take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Eastfield were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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