Parson Cross, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Parson Cross, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Parson Cross are administered by Sheffield City Council. View the full Sheffield City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Parson Cross
Parson Cross is a key district in the Firth Park ward of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, covering an area of 1.66 square miles (4.3 km²). The ward, which also includes Firth Park, Longley, and parts of Wincobank, had a population of 21,141 residents across 8,602 households as of the 2011 census. This vibrant area is an important consideration for anyone researching planning applications and development opportunities in northern Sheffield.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough
- LSOA: Sheffield 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Parson Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Parson Cross.
- 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 Parson Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
50 planning applications found near Parson Cross.
- - 50 Far View Road Sheffield S5 7TB
Demolition of detached garage, alterations to roof to form additional habitable space including erection of rear dormer and 2no. velux windows to front elevation, erection of two-storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - 28 Hillside Avenue Sheffield S5 9GL
Lawful Development Certificate for the alterations to roof of dwellinghouse including hip to gable extension and dormer window to rear (Application under Section 192)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-06-02
View full details - - Empire Doner Ltd 109 Lindsay Avenue Sheffield S5 7SD
Retention of extension to form loading bay area at the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-05-25
View full details - - 17 Kinder Gardens Sheffield S5 7WZ
Retention of boundary fence and gate to front/side and rear of dwelling with a maximum height of 1.9m, formation of raised decking to side and rear, provision of a covered canopy to side of dwelling a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - 85 Colley Road Sheffield S5 9GU
Application to approve details in relation to condition number 3. (Boundary Treatments) of planning permission 21/03007/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2022-11-15
View full details - - 164 Deerlands Avenue Sheffield S5 7WT
Construction of means of vehicular crossing / dropped kerb including new paving to driveway and removal of hedge
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2022-05-25
View full details - - Land Adjacent 85 Colley Road Sheffield S5 9GU
Application to approve details in relation to condition numbers 3. Site Boundary Treatment, 4. External Materials/Finishes, 5. Surface Water, and 6. Parking Surface; Relating to planning permission 21
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2022-01-17
View full details - - 133 Colley Road Sheffield S5 9GW
Erection of single-storey side extension and render to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2021-10-22
View full details - - 42 Hillside Avenue Sheffield S5 9GL
Erection of single-storey rear extension - the extension will be 4 metres from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 3.4 metres and height to the eaves of 2.5 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2021-10-07
View full details - - 42 Hillside Avenue Sheffield S5 9GL
Erection of single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2021-07-05
View full details - - Land Adjacent 85 Colley Road Sheffield S5 9GU
Erection of a dwellinghouse and attached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2021-07-01
View full details - - 34 Masters Crescent Sheffield S5 7SR
Single-storey rear extension - the extension is 4.5 metres from the rear of the original dwelling house, ridge height no more than 2.95 metres and height to the eaves of 2.73 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2021-03-18
View full details - - 22 Martin Crescent Sheffield S5 9GN
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for the erection of a detached outbuilding (Application under Section 192)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2020-12-21
View full details - - 85 Colley Road Sheffield S5 9GU
Erection of a dwellinghouse and garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2020-11-12
View full details - - 43 Hillside Avenue Sheffield S5 9GL
Single-storey extension to rear/side of dwellinghouse to link dwelling with existing detached garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2020-10-22
View full details - - 16 Hillside Avenue Sheffield S5 9GL
Erection of single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse including entrance stairway and handrail
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2020-07-06
View full details - - 168 Deerlands Avenue Sheffield S5 7WT
Extension to existing dropped kerb
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2019-05-28
View full details - - 44 Far View Road Sheffield S5 7TB
Erection of single-storey rear extension and re-positioning of existing conservatory to rear of proposed extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2019-04-02
View full details - - Garage Site At Rear Of 23 To 29 Martin Crescent Colley Road Sheffield S5 9GU
Demolition of garages (Application under Regulation 3 - 1992)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2017-03-09
View full details - - 47 Colley Road Sheffield S5 9GT
Single-storey rear extension - the extension is 3.9 metres from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 3 metres and height to the eaves of 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2016-11-30
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A brief summary of Parson Cross in South Yorkshire
Parson Cross is a key district in the Firth Park ward of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, covering an area of 1.66 square miles (4.3 km²). The ward, which also includes Firth Park, Longley, and parts of Wincobank, had a population of 21,141 residents across 8,602 households as of the 2011 census. This vibrant area is an important consideration for anyone researching planning applications and development opportunities in northern Sheffield.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Parson Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Parson Cross has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ecclesfield. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Parson Cross includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Parson Cross
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Parson Cross. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Parson Cross.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Parson Cross slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Parson Cross were full planning applications (14), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
25 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 20 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.