Owlthorpe, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Owlthorpe, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Owlthorpe
Owlthorpe is a district within the Beighton electoral ward of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, situated on the eastern edge of the city near the Rotherham border. Covering an area of 5.7 km², this ward had a population of 17,939 residents living in 7,538 households as of the 2011 census. For those researching planning applications in the area, Owlthorpe represents a vibrant community within a diverse urban landscape.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £243,038 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield South East
- LSOA: Sheffield 061B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Owlthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Owlthorpe.
- 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 Owlthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Owlthorpe.
- - 50 Moorthorpe Rise Sheffield S20 6QD
Single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse - the extension is 7 metres from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 4 metres and the height of the eaves is 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Sunnyside 1 Wooldale Close Sheffield S20 6SA
Single-storey rear extension - the extension will be 5.9 metres from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 2.9 metres and height to the eaves of 2.9 metres
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 11 Parkgate Drive Sheffield S20 5DY
Alterations to attached garage to form additional habitable space, and erection of two storey front/side extension to dwellinghouse (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2021-08-10
View full details - - 15 Bishopdale Rise Sheffield S20 5PE
Erection of two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2021-07-03
View full details - - 6 Bishopdale Rise Sheffield S20 5PE
Use of dwellinghouse as residential children's home (Use Class C2) for up to 3 no. residents including 1 no. bedroom for staff member
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2021-01-25
View full details - - 7 Parkgate Drive Sheffield S20 5DY
Erection of single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2020-07-14
View full details - - 1 Camdale View Sheffield S12 3XQ
Erection of single-storey side extension to dwellinghouse and re-location of existing steps
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2019-03-29
View full details - - 3 Camdale View Sheffield S12 3XQ
Single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse - the extension is 5.4m from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 2.6m and the height of the eaves is 2.6m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2016-05-30
View full details - - 3 Camdale View Sheffield S12 3XQ
Application for lawful development certificate for erection of rear dormer window and installation of roof windows (Application under Section 192)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2016-05-27
View full details - - 1 Bishopdale Rise Sheffield S20 5PE
Erection of timber shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2016-05-12
View full details - - 3 Camdale View Sheffield S12 3XQ
Application for lawful development certificate for the erection of a single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse and erection of a rear dormer extension to form additional living accommodation in ro
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2016-04-19
View full details - - 1 Bishopdale Rise Sheffield S20 5PE
Erection of a single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2015-10-19
View full details - - 20 Bishopdale Rise Sheffield S20 5PE
Proposed erection of two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension (to replace existing conservatory)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2013-07-03
View full details - - 20 Bishopdale Rise Sheffield S20 5PE
Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of two-storey side extension, single-storey front porch and single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2013-01-11
View full details - - 1 Bishopdale Drive Mosborough Sheffield S20 5PH
Two-storey/single-storey side extension and juliette balcony to dwellinghouse (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2008-04-09
View full details - - 6 Bishopdale Rise Mosborough Sheffield S20 5PE
First-floor front extension over existing garage, two-storey side extension and alterations to roof including raising of ridge height and erection of rear dormer window to create habitable rooms in ro
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2007-07-17
View full details - - 6 Camdale View Ridgeway Sheffield S12 3XQ
Second-floor rear extension and chimney stack to side of dwellinghouse (As amended plans received14/10/04)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2004-09-20
View full details - - 5 Parkgate Drive Mosborough Sheffield S20 5DY
Two-storey side extension including covered way
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2004-08-17
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A brief summary of Owlthorpe in South Yorkshire
Owlthorpe is a district within the Beighton electoral ward of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, situated on the eastern edge of the city near the Rotherham border. Covering an area of 5.7 km², this ward had a population of 17,939 residents living in 7,538 households as of the 2011 census. For those researching planning applications in the area, Owlthorpe represents a vibrant community within a diverse urban landscape.
Property prices in Owlthorpe show an average sale price of £243,038, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Owlthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Owlthorpe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Moss Valley, Hackenthorpe. 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 Owlthorpe includes 9 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 Owlthorpe
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Owlthorpe. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Owlthorpe.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Owlthorpe were full planning applications (13), outline applications (4), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 68% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (42% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.