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Planning in Highfield

Approved
72%
53 of 72 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Highfield in the last 24 months, from Sheffield City Council's planning register.

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Around Highfield

Postcode districts

S2 149 applications in the last 12 monthsS7 166 applications in the last 12 monthsS8 188 applications in the last 12 monthsS11 293 applications in the last 12 monthsS1 198 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Sheffield City Council

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About Highfield

Highfield is a district within the City ward of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, which encompasses Highfield, Kelham Island, and the city centre. Established in 2015 after a local government boundary review, this ward is notable for its significant population of 36,412, making it one of the largest in the UK. It forms part of the Sheffield Central constituency, reflecting the area's central role in the city's urban landscape and potential for various planning applications.

The area around Highfield has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highfield 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Highfield, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 127 planning applications were submitted near Highfield. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (9), advertising consent (6).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Highfield?
In the last 24 months, 127 planning applications were submitted near Highfield. The approval rate is 72%.
How long do planning decisions take near Highfield?
The average planning decision time near Highfield is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Highfield?
The planning approval rate near Highfield is 72%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Highfield?
The most common type of planning application near Highfield is outline applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Highfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Highfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.