Gleadless, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gleadless, South Yorkshire.
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About Gleadless
Gleadless is a suburb and parish in Sheffield, located approximately five kilometers southeast of the city centre. It is surrounded by Gleadless Valley to the west, Frecheville to the east, and Intake to the north, with the rural area of North East Derbyshire to the south. Once a country hamlet, Gleadless became part of Sheffield in 1921, and its name is derived from Old English, meaning "forest clearings haunted by a kite" or "bright clearing." This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the suburb's development and land use.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield Heeley
- LSOA: Sheffield 039C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gleadless.
- 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 Gleadless based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Gleadless.
- - 27 Gleadless Avenue Sheffield S12 2QG
Erection of single-storey side extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 245 Hollinsend Road Sheffield S12 2EE
Change of use from Ground Floor Local Community Centre (Use Class F2) and first floor flat (Use Class C3) to form a children's residential institution (Use Class C2) for 4 young adults, erection of a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 92 Seagrave Crescent Sheffield S12 2JN
Single-storey rear extension - the extension will be 4 metres from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 4 metres and height to the eaves of 2.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-10-07
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A brief summary of Gleadless in South Yorkshire
Gleadless is a suburb and parish in Sheffield, located approximately five kilometers southeast of the city centre. It is surrounded by Gleadless Valley to the west, Frecheville to the east, and Intake to the north, with the rural area of North East Derbyshire to the south. Once a country hamlet, Gleadless became part of Sheffield in 1921, and its name is derived from Old English, meaning "forest clearings haunted by a kite" or "bright clearing." This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the suburb's development and land use.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gleadless a particularly low-crime area.
Gleadless has one conservation area within its boundaries: Moss Valley. 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 Gleadless includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Moss Valley Meadows SSSI; 2 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 Gleadless
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Gleadless. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gleadless may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Gleadless slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Gleadless were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Intake planning applications
- Charnock Hall planning applications
- Frecheville planning applications
- Gleadless Valley planning applications
- Lightwood planning applications
- Hollins End planning applications
- Manor Estate planning applications
- Arbourthorne planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.