Highfield, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Highfield, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Highfield are administered by Sheffield City Council. View the full Sheffield City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Highfield.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield Heeley
- LSOA: Sheffield 075B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highfield.
- 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 Highfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Highfield.
- - 157 Anns Road North Sheffield S2 3GS
Single-storey rear extension - the extension will be 5.5 metres from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 2.52 metres and height to the eaves of 2.52 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 157 Anns Road North Sheffield S2 3GS
Single-storey rear extension - the extension will be 5.5 metres from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 2.95 metres and height to the eaves of 2.95 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Amey Olive Grove Depot Olive Grove Road Sheffield S2 3GE
Application to allow changes to the design of the welfare and workshop buildings, materials, site layout and parking (amendment to planning permission 22/03036/FUL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Select Cars 462 - 468 London Road Sheffield S2 4HP
1X Double sided internally illuminated D48 digital display
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Sheffield United Football Club Bramall Lane Highfield Sheffield S2 4SU
2x internally illuminated fascia signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 233 Edmund Road Sheffield S2 4EL
Application to approve details in relation to condition numbers: 2 (Sound Insulation Works), 4 (Plant and Equipment Details), 5 (Bin Storage), and 7 (Cycle Parking) Relating to planning permission 24/
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 343 London Road And 40B Holland Road Sheffield S2 4NG
Change of use of from retail (Use Class E(a)) to restaurant (Use Class E(b))
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 280 Edmund Road Sheffield S2 4EN
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as 9-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis) (Application under Section 191)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Former Copthorne Hotel Bramall Lane Highfield Sheffield S2 4SU
Application for an existing Lawful Development Certificate for the replacement of external cladding to the building (Application under Section 191)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 10 Colver Road Sheffield S2 4UP
Application to establish the lawful use of the property as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) for 5 occupants (Use Class C4) (Application under Section 191)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-01-19
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Highfield in South Yorkshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Highfield a particularly low-crime area.
Highfield has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: John Street, Porter Brook, Hanover, Cultural Industries Quarter, City Centre, Nether Edge, Norfolk Road. 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 Highfield includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Highfield
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Highfield. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Highfield.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Highfield were outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (9), advertising consent (6).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lowfield planning applications
- Sharrow planning applications
- Meersbrook planning applications
- Heeley planning applications
- Rollestone planning applications
- Sheffield Park planning applications
- Brincliffe 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.