Greenhill, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greenhill, South Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Greenhill are administered by Sheffield City Council. View the full Sheffield City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Greenhill
Greenhill is part of the Beauchief and Greenhill ward in the southern region of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. This suburban area encompasses Batemoor, Beauchief, Chancet Wood, Jordanthorpe, Lowedges, and Meadowhead, spanning 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²). As of 2016, the ward had a population of approximately 19,669 residents living in 9,209 homes, making it a significant community for planning applications and development projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield Heeley
- LSOA: Sheffield 059C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greenhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greenhill.
- 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 Greenhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Greenhill.
- - Former Garage Site To The Rear Of 32 To 38 Meadow Head Drive Sheffield S8 7TQ
Application to approve details in relation to condition no(s) 3 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan), 6 (Japanese Knotweed), 7 (Details for Proposed Surface Water), 9 (Intrusive Site Investigati
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 29 Allenby Drive Sheffield S8 7RS
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for alterations to roof including hip to gable extension, erection of dormer extension to rear and rooflights to front of dwellinghouse (Application unde
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 21 Westwick Crescent Sheffield S8 7DL
Single-storey rear extension - the extension will be 3.8 metres from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 3.5 metres and height to the eaves of 2.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 42 Greenfield Road Sheffield S8 7RR
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for the alterations to roof including hip to gable extension, dormer extension to rear and velux windows to front elevation of dwellinghouse (Application
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Greenhill Methodist Church School Lane Greenhill Sheffield S8 7RL
Pruning of a tree (Greenhill Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - 1 Thurstan Avenue Sheffield S8 7BR
Single-storey rear extension - the extension will be 6 metres from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 3.3 metres and height to the eaves of 3 metres
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - 28 Greenhill Avenue Sheffield S8 7TB
Pruning of a tree (Tree Preservation Order No. 808/198)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 1 Allenby Close Sheffield S8 7SQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed works to convert existing garage/store to domestic annexe (Application under Section 192)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Greenhill in South Yorkshire
Greenhill is part of the Beauchief and Greenhill ward in the southern region of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. This suburban area encompasses Batemoor, Beauchief, Chancet Wood, Jordanthorpe, Lowedges, and Meadowhead, spanning 2.4 square miles (6.2 km²). As of 2016, the ward had a population of approximately 19,669 residents living in 9,209 homes, making it a significant community for planning applications and development projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Greenhill a particularly low-crime area.
Greenhill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Norton, Greenhill. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Greenhill includes 7 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 Greenhill
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Greenhill. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Greenhill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Greenhill were outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% 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:
- Beauchief planning applications
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- Batemoor planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.