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Planning in Wadsley Bridge

Approved
96%
27 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Wadsley Bridge

Postcode districts

S6 233 applications in the last 12 monthsS5 119 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Sheffield City Council

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About Wadsley Bridge

Wadsley Bridge is a suburb located 3 miles northwest of Sheffield city centre in South Yorkshire. This area features a blend of residential housing alongside small industrial and commercial establishments, making it a diverse locale for planning applications. Wadsley Bridge is part of the Hillsborough ward, providing a unique context for development opportunities within the suburb.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wadsley Bridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Wadsley Bridge has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wadsley Bridge 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 Wadsley Bridge, 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, 50 planning applications were submitted near Wadsley Bridge. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (6), advertising consent (3), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wadsley Bridge?
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Wadsley Bridge. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wadsley Bridge?
The average planning decision time near Wadsley Bridge 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 Wadsley Bridge?
The planning approval rate near Wadsley Bridge is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wadsley Bridge?
The most common type of planning application near Wadsley Bridge is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wadsley Bridge?
You can search and track planning applications near Wadsley Bridge on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.