Heeley, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heeley, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Heeley
Heeley is a historic suburb in the south of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with origins dating back to at least 1343. The name "Heeley" comes from the Old English "Heah Leah," meaning a high woodland clearing. The area was traditionally divided into three parts: Upper Heeley near the intersection of Myrtle Road and Heeley Green, Middle Heeley along Gleadless Road, and Lower Heeley around London Road. As of the 2011 Census, Heeley is part of the Gleadless Valley ward, making it relevant for planning applications in a growing urban context.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield Heeley
- LSOA: Sheffield 070B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Heeley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heeley.
- 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 Heeley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Heeley.
- - 179 Rushdale Road Sheffield S8 9QD
Erection of single-storey front/side/rear wrap around extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 69 Meersbrook Road Sheffield S8 9HU
Erection of two-storey rear extension with roof terrace and raised balcony, single-storey side extension and dormer extension to front of dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 92 Albert Road Heeley Sheffield S8 9QW
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for alterations to roof including enlargement of rear dormer extension and provision of roof lights to front elevation of dwellinghouse (Application unde
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Workshop Building, Unit 14 Gordon Works 47 - 63 Valley Road Meersbrook Sheffield S8 9FT
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for the use of the building as a micro-brewery (Application under Section 192)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 196 - 198 Shirebrook Road Sheffield S8 9RG
Outline Planning Application (all matters reserved except access) for the erection of two dwellinghouses
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 29 To 39 Heeley Green Denmark Road Sheffield S2 3NH
Application to approve details in relation to condition no(s) 18 (full fibre broadband) relating to planning permission 25/00122/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 329 Albert Road Heeley Sheffield S8 9QZ
Conversion of hairdressers (Use Class E) and first-floor apartments to create 2no. residential apartments (Use Class C3) including removal of chimney, erection of dormer window and alterations to fene
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 12 Meersbrook Park Road Sheffield S8 9FQ
Alterations and extension to roof to form additional living accommodation including hip to gable roof and erection of rear dormer extension and erection of single-storey side extension to dwellinghous
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 4 Lismore Road Sheffield S8 9JD
Replacement front door and alterations and extension to existing garage to form additional living accommodation, including raising the ceiling height and extending the rear of the garage, erection of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 5 Upper Albert Road Sheffield S8 9HR
Demolition of side/rear lean-to, alterations to existing conservatory including replacement roof and erection of single-storey extension with green roof to rear/side of dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 47 Upper Albert Road Sheffield S8 9HT
Erection of single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-10-15
View full details - - 112 Kent Road Sheffield S8 9RL
Pruning of a tree (Tree Preservation Order No. 808/353) (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-07-22
View full details - - 43 Meersbrook Park Road Sheffield S8 9FN
Erection of single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Heeley in South Yorkshire
Heeley is a historic suburb in the south of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with origins dating back to at least 1343. The name "Heeley" comes from the Old English "Heah Leah," meaning a high woodland clearing. The area was traditionally divided into three parts: Upper Heeley near the intersection of Myrtle Road and Heeley Green, Middle Heeley along Gleadless Road, and Lower Heeley around London Road. As of the 2011 Census, Heeley is part of the Gleadless Valley ward, making it relevant for planning applications in a growing urban context.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Heeley a particularly low-crime area.
Heeley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: John Street, Nether Edge. 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 Heeley includes 5 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 Heeley
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Heeley. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Heeley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Heeley were full planning applications (14), outline applications (12), 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.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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