Wincobank, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wincobank, South Yorkshire.
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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 018C
Crime Statistics
222 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 56
- shoplifting: 49
- anti-social-behaviour: 23
- public-order: 23
- vehicle-crime: 16
- other-theft: 15
- criminal-damage-arson: 11
- other-crime: 11
- theft-from-the-person: 6
- drugs: 5
- burglary: 4
- possession-of-weapons: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wincobank.
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
3 planning applications 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: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - The Forum 59 Sandstone Road Sheffield S9 1AF
Use of public house (Sui Generis) as a care facility (Use Class C2) with alterations including erection of first floor extension, single-storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Taj Foods Roman Ridge Road Sheffield S9 1GB
Means of access to the highway, extension to car park and siting of a portable cabin on land
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2024-04-26
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A brief summary of Wincobank in South Yorkshire
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.
The Wincobank area recorded 222 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.
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, 10 planning applications were submitted near Wincobank. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 56 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 full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
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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.