Wharncliffe Side, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wharncliffe Side, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Wharncliffe Side
Wharncliffe Side is a picturesque village located in South Yorkshire, England, just northwest of Sheffield. Nestled within the Sheffield city borough, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications or potential developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Sheffield
- Parliamentary constituency: Penistone and Stocksbridge
- LSOA: Sheffield 005B
Crime Statistics
10 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 5
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- burglary: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wharncliffe Side.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wharncliffe Side.
- 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 Wharncliffe Side based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Wharncliffe Side.
- - 8 Spring Grove Gardens Sheffield S35 0EL
Removal of trees (Tree Preservation Order No. 808/021) (W9)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Site Of Former Cloverleaf Cars Main Road Wharncliffe Side Sheffield S35 0DQ
Demolition of car showroom and workshops, erection of 13 dwellings with associated parking, access and landscaping (Resubmission of application 19/03142/FUL) (Application under Section 73 to vary cond
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Site Of Former Cloverleaf Cars Main Road Wharncliffe Side Sheffield S35 0DQ
Application to approve details in relation to condition no(s) 12 (remediation strategy report) relating to planning permission 20/01951/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 8 Spring Grove Gardens Sheffield S35 0EL
Pruning of trees (Tree preservation Order TPO No. 808/21)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 80 Don Avenue Wharncliffe Side Sheffield S35 0BZ
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for demolition of rear conservatory and erection of single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse (Application under Section 192)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Oughtibridge Mill Sheffield Site 22 - 24 Main Road Wharncliffe Side Sheffield S35 0DN
Application to approve details in relation to condition number(s): 11 (Hard and soft landscaping) imposed by planning permission 19/03221/REM
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-08-30
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A brief summary of Wharncliffe Side in South Yorkshire
Wharncliffe Side is a picturesque village located in South Yorkshire, England, just northwest of Sheffield. Nestled within the Sheffield city borough, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications or potential developments in the region.
There were 10 crimes reported in the Wharncliffe Side area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Wharncliffe Side has one conservation area within its boundaries: Brightholmlee. 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 Wharncliffe Side includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. 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 Wharncliffe Side
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Wharncliffe Side. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wharncliffe Side may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Wharncliffe Side slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wharncliffe Side were discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2), tree works (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 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
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Brightholmlee planning applications
- Onesacre planning applications
- Foldrings planning applications
- Oughtibridge planning applications
- Worrall planning applications
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- Holdworth planning applications
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