Walkley, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walkley, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Walkley
Walkley is a vibrant suburb of Sheffield, located west of Burngreave, south of Hillsborough, and north-east of Crookes. Its strategic position within the city makes it an area of interest for planning applications, reflecting its residential charm and accessibility to surrounding amenities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough
- LSOA: Sheffield 026E
Crime Statistics
359 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 101
- shoplifting: 64
- anti-social-behaviour: 57
- other-theft: 27
- burglary: 26
- criminal-damage-arson: 22
- public-order: 22
- vehicle-crime: 14
- drugs: 8
- bicycle-theft: 5
- theft-from-the-person: 5
- other-crime: 4
- possession-of-weapons: 3
- robbery: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walkley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walkley.
- 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 Walkley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Walkley.
- - 163 - 165 Howard Road Sheffield S6 3RU
Application to allow alterations to horizontal glazing to South and East Elevations from 5 horizontal panes to 6 horizontal panes, and alteration of main entrance door glazing to form central door wit
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Physiotherapist & Exercise Clinic 271 Upperthorpe Sheffield S6 3NG
Use of lower ground floor physiotherapy clinic (Use Class E) as part of the dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - St Josephs 96 Howard Road Sheffield S6 3RW
Pruning and removal of trees (Birkendale Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 135 Whitehouse Lane Sheffield S6 2UY
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for the use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) as a House in Multiple Occupation for up to 6 occupants (Use Class C4) (Application under Section 192)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 152 Upperthorpe Sheffield S6 3NF
Pruning of trees (Birkendale Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 283 Upperthorpe Sheffield S6 3NG
Pruning and removal of trees (Birkendale Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Site Of Former Bole Hill View 2 Eastfield Road Sheffield S10 1QL
Application to approve details in relation to condition numbers: 4 (CEMP) and 5 (Highway Construction Management Plan) Relating to planning permission 24/03473/RG3
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 50 Birkendale Sheffield S6 3NJ
Pruning of trees (Birkendale Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 61 Parsonage Crescent Sheffield S6 5BJ
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for erection of single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse (Application under Section 192)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - 24/03473/COND1 - Site Of Former Bole Hill View 2 Eastfield Road Sheffield S10 1QL
Application to approve details in relation to condition number(s): 3 (Tree Protection), 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 5 (Highways Management Plan), 6 (Renewable Energy), 7 and 8 (Sit
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Norman House 134 Upperthorpe Sheffield S6 3NF
Pruning of Tree (Birkendale Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - 111 Slinn Street Sheffield S10 1NY
Erection of single-storey front extension, alterations to side garden to form 1no. off street parking space including part removal of boundary wall, provision of dropped kerb and erection of 1.8m fenc
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - 26 Carr Road Walkley Sheffield S6 2WZ
Erection of a front dormer window to dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Walkley in South Yorkshire
Walkley is a vibrant suburb of Sheffield, located west of Burngreave, south of Hillsborough, and north-east of Crookes. Its strategic position within the city makes it an area of interest for planning applications, reflecting its residential charm and accessibility to surrounding amenities.
The Walkley area recorded 359 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Walkley has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hillsborough Park, Hanover, Broomhall, City Centre, Broomhill, Northumberland Road, Kelham Island and Neepsend, Birkendale. 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 Walkley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Neepsend Railway Cutting SSSI. 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 Walkley
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Walkley. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Walkley.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Walkley were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (4), tree works (4).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% 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.