Firth Park, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Firth Park, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Firth Park are administered by Sheffield City Council. View the full Sheffield City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Firth Park
Firth Park ward, situated in the northern part of Sheffield, encompasses the districts of Firth Park, Longley, Parson Cross, and portions of Wincobank. Covering an area of 1.66 square miles (4.3 km²), this ward had a population of 21,141 residents living in 8,602 households as of the 2011 census. Its diverse communities and development potential make it a key area for planning applications in South Yorkshire.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough
- LSOA: Sheffield 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Firth Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Firth Park.
- 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 Firth Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
110 planning applications found near Firth Park.
- - Hand It To You 453 Firth Park Road Sheffield S5 6QQ
Use of part of retail unit (Use Class E) as a laundrette (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Vickers Road Allotment Gardens Vickers Road Firth Park Sheffield S5 6WB
Installation of vent stack and widening of access track
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/01784/FUL · Received: Mon 15 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - 6 Etwall Way Sheffield S5 6LH
Erection of two-storey side/rear extension, single-storey rear extension and enlargement of ground floor window to front of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 6 Etwall Way Sheffield S5 6LH
Erection of two-storey side/rear extension, single-storey rear extension and enlargement of ground floor window to front of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 11 Swanbourne Place Sheffield S5 7TH
Erection of single-storey side/rear extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - 26/01518/FUL · Received: Thu 21 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 21 May 2026 - 11 Swanbourne Place Sheffield S5 7TH
Erection of single-storey side/rear extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-05-21 - - Elm Lane Fire Station 85 Elm Lane Sheffield S5 7TU
Application to approve details in relation to the Statutory Biodiversity Gain Condition imposed by planning permission 25/00701/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Elm Lane Fire Station 85 Elm Lane Sheffield S5 7TU
Application to approve details in relation to condition number(s): 4 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP)) and 8 (Highway Improvements) imposed by planning permission 25/00701/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 41 West Quadrant Sheffield S5 6QE
Single-storey rear extension - the extension will be 6 metres from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 3 metres and height to the eaves of 3 metres
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Pavement Outside 9-11 Sicey Avenue Sheffield S5 6NF
2no. digital 75" LCD display screens, to Street Hub unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - Pavement Outside Costa Coffee 822A Barnsley Road Sheffield S5 0QG
Removal of existing street hub unit and installation of replacement double-sided internally illuminated digital LCD display street hub unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - Pavement Outside 9-11 Sicey Avenue Sheffield S5 6NF
2no. digital 75" LCD display screens to Street Hub unit (Application under Section 73 to vary condition number 5 (Frequency of Image Changes) imposed by planning permission 22/03297/HOARD)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Pavement Outside Costa Coffee, 822A Elm Lane Sheffield S5 0QF
2no. digital LCD display screens on each side of Street Hub unit (Application under Section 73 to vary condition 5 of 22/03303/HOARD)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Elm Lane Fire Station 85 Elm Lane Sheffield S5 7TU
Erection of a single-storey side extension and a two-storey rear extension, installation of cladding to the facade of the building, new windows/doors, new roof covering, new boundary fencing and gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-03-10
View full details - - 49 Elm Lane Sheffield S5 7TR
Alterations to garage to form habitable accommodation including raised ridge height, and single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 2 Hereward Road Sheffield S5 7UA
Erection of single-storey side/rear extension with raised patio to front and erection of front porch to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-11-14
View full details - - 20 Oswestry Road Sheffield S5 7UF
Erection of single-storey rear extension and provision of detached summer house in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 89 Rolleston Road Sheffield S5 6LS
Single-storey rear extension - the extension will be 4 metres from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 2.8 metres and height to the eaves of 2.35 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - North East Delivery Office 836 Barnsley Road Sheffield S5 0QH
Application to approve details in relation to condition number(s): 9 (BREEAM) imposed by planning permission 20/04517/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-01-16
View full details - - 4 Hereward Road Sheffield S5 7UA
Single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse - the extension is 5.965m from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 3.150m and the height of the eaves is 3.000m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Firth Park in South Yorkshire
Firth Park ward, situated in the northern part of Sheffield, encompasses the districts of Firth Park, Longley, Parson Cross, and portions of Wincobank. Covering an area of 1.66 square miles (4.3 km²), this ward had a population of 21,141 residents living in 8,602 households as of the 2011 census. Its diverse communities and development potential make it a key area for planning applications in South Yorkshire.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Firth Park a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Firth Park includes 3 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 Firth Park
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Firth Park. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Firth Park maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Firth Park slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Firth Park were full planning applications (16), outline applications (9), advertising consent (4). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
17 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 15 were dismissed (6% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
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