Lowfield, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lowfield, South Yorkshire.
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About Lowfield
Lowfield is a district within the Gleadless Valley ward of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, covering an area of 4.5 km². The ward, which includes Gleadless Valley, Heeley, and Meersbrook, had a population of 21,089 in 2011, spread across 9,516 households. Situated in the southern part of Sheffield, Gleadless Valley serves as a significant residential area, bordered by Gleadless and Norton, and falls within the Sheffield Heeley parliamentary constituency, making it relevant for local planning applications and community developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield Heeley
- LSOA: Sheffield 039E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lowfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lowfield.
- 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 Lowfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Lowfield.
- - Unit 1 13 - 17 Oak Street Heeley Sheffield S8 9UB
Change of use of Unit 1 from commercial/business use (Use Class E) to non-residential education and training (Use Class F1) and provision of associated parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-04-20
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 - - KFC 236 Queens Road Highfield Sheffield S2 4DL
Resignage of building including 2no internally illuminated fascia signs, 3no internally illuminated individual letter signs, 1no internal hanging lightbox sign, 2no digital menu signs, 4no freestandin
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-02-25
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 - - Land At Lochfauld Road/ Balmore Road Glasgow
Erection of security gate and fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Glasgow | Date: 2025-12-16
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 - - Copthorne Hotel Bramall Lane Highfield Sheffield S2 4SU
Resignage of hotel to include 1 illuminated fascia sign, 1 illuminated individual letter sign, 1 illuminated individual letter and logo sign, 1 non illuminated directional totem sign and 2 illuminated
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-02-02
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A brief summary of Lowfield in South Yorkshire
Lowfield is a district within the Gleadless Valley ward of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, covering an area of 4.5 km². The ward, which includes Gleadless Valley, Heeley, and Meersbrook, had a population of 21,089 in 2011, spread across 9,516 households. Situated in the southern part of Sheffield, Gleadless Valley serves as a significant residential area, bordered by Gleadless and Norton, and falls within the Sheffield Heeley parliamentary constituency, making it relevant for local planning applications and community developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lowfield a particularly low-crime area.
Lowfield 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 Lowfield 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.
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Planning Activity in Lowfield
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Lowfield. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lowfield.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lowfield were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (9), advertising consent (9). Full planning applications account for 22% 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, 45 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- Highfield planning applications
- Heeley planning applications
- Meersbrook planning applications
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- Sheffield Park planning applications
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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.