How long do planning decisions take near Wincobank?

The average planning decision time near Wincobank is 39 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 Wincobank?

The planning approval rate near Wincobank is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wincobank?

The most common type of planning application near Wincobank is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wincobank?

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Wincobank, South Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wincobank, South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wincobank are administered by Sheffield City Council. View the full Sheffield City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wincobank

Wincobank is a district within the Shiregreen and Brightside ward of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, which encompasses the areas of Brightside, Shiregreen, and Wincobank itself. Covering 6.5 km² in the northern part of the city, the ward had a population of 20,826 across 8,696 households as of the 2011 census. It is part of the Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough parliamentary constituency, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications and local developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: Sheffield
Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield South East
LSOA: Sheffield 018B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wincobank.

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 Wincobank based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Wincobank.

- 18 Maple Croft Crescent Sheffield S9 1DN
Single-storey rear extension - the extension will be 6 metres from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 3.8 metres and height to the eaves of 2.8 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-03-12
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A brief summary of Wincobank in South Yorkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wincobank a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wincobank includes 5 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 Wincobank

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Wincobank. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 Wincobank.

The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wincobank were discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (3), amendments (2).

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