Ecclesfield, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ecclesfield, South Yorkshire.
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About Ecclesfield
Ecclesfield is a village and civil parish located about 6 miles north of Sheffield City Centre in South Yorkshire, England. As of the 2011 Census, the civil parish had a population of 32,073, while the wider Ecclesfield wards accounted for 35,994 residents. The village itself had a population of 7,163, making it a significant area for potential planning applications within the Sheffield region.
Population: 31,125 (2021)
District: Sheffield
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Penistone and Stocksbridge
- LSOA: Sheffield 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ecclesfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ecclesfield.
- 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 Ecclesfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Ecclesfield.
- - Workshop 11 High Street Ecclesfield Sheffield S35 9XA
Application to approve details in relation to condition number(s): 3 (Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI)), 4 (Contamination), 9 (External Materials), 10 (Large Scale Details), 11 (Render), 12 (Soun
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 84 Mill Road Sheffield S35 9XQ
Application to allow re-wording of condition no 3 (Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI)) (amendment to planning permission 22/02220/FUL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - The Players Lounge 20 Yew Lane Sheffield S5 9AN
Application to allow amendments to window configuration and ridge roof line (amendment to planning permission 23/01850/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 33A St Mary's Lane Sheffield S35 9YE
Replacement windows and doors to front elevation, replacement render to side elevation and repointing
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - The Players Lounge 20 Yew Lane Sheffield S5 9AN
Application to approve details in relation to condition numbers: 3 (Coal Mining Legacy), 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)), 5 (Phase I Preliminary Risk Assessment Report), 6 (Phase
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 46 Church Street Ecclesfield Sheffield S35 9WE
Removal of trees (Ecclesfield Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 18 Ecclesfield Close Sheffield S35 9AF
Installation of air source heat pump to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-03-28
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A brief summary of Ecclesfield in South Yorkshire
Ecclesfield is a village and civil parish located about 6 miles north of Sheffield City Centre in South Yorkshire, England. As of the 2011 Census, the civil parish had a population of 32,073, while the wider Ecclesfield wards accounted for 35,994 residents. The village itself had a population of 7,163, making it a significant area for potential planning applications within the Sheffield region. The settlement has a population of approximately 31,125 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Sheffield district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ecclesfield a particularly low-crime area.
Ecclesfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ecclesfield. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Ecclesfield includes 4 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, Ecclesfield 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 Ecclesfield
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Ecclesfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ecclesfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Ecclesfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ecclesfield were discharge of conditions (4), amendments (4), full planning applications (3).
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