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Planning in Hillsborough

Approved
89%
41 of 42 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Hillsborough

Hillsborough is a vibrant suburb located in north-west Sheffield, South Yorkshire, known for its central hub at 'Hillsborough Corner', where Langsett Road, Middlewood Road, Holme Lane, and Bradfield Road converge. As of the 2011 Census, the population of the Hillsborough ward was 18,605, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and community developments.

The area around Hillsborough has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough, 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, 75 planning applications were submitted near Hillsborough. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (5), full planning applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hillsborough?
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Hillsborough. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hillsborough?
The average planning decision time near Hillsborough is 58 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 Hillsborough?
The planning approval rate near Hillsborough is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hillsborough?
The most common type of planning application near Hillsborough is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hillsborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Hillsborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.