How long do planning decisions take near Hill Top (S6)?

The average planning decision time near Hill Top (S6) is 65 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 Hill Top (S6)?

The planning approval rate near Hill Top (S6) is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hill Top (S6)?

The most common type of planning application near Hill Top (S6) is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hill Top (S6)?

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Hill Top (S6), South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hill Top (S6), South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hill Top (S6) are administered by Sheffield City Council. View the full Sheffield City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Sheffield
Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield Central
LSOA: Sheffield 024D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hill Top (S6).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hill Top (S6).

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 Hill Top (S6) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Hill Top (S6).

- Storrs Wood Storrs Lane Sheffield S6 6GY
Pruning of tree (Tree Preservation Order No. 808/15)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-06-29
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- The Woodshed Storrs Lane Sheffield S6 6GY
Pruning of trees (Tree Preservation Order No. 808/015) (W2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-11-03
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A brief summary of Hill Top (S6) in South Yorkshire

Hill Top (S6) is a settlement located in South Yorkshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hill Top (S6) a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Hill Top (S6) includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. 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 Hill Top (S6)

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hill Top (S6). Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hill Top (S6).

At 65 days on average, decisions near Hill Top (S6) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Hill Top (S6) were outline applications (2), tree works (2), other applications (2).

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