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Sample of the planning applications builders are quoting on right now. Last 90 days.

813 live applicationsMostly Extensions (376)Updated this morning

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Churchbalk LaneWF8

New

Two storey side extension

ExtensionTwo StoreySide Extension

3 days ago5 Oct

Dark LaneS70

New

Erection of a single storey rear extension projecting 8m from the rear of the dwelling with a height of 2.9m (Prior Notification – Householder Larger Home Extension)

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionPrior Notification

3 days ago5 Oct

Wollaton AvenueS17

New

Demolition of detached rear garage, erection of two-storey side extension and single-storey front and rear extensions to dwellinghouse

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

3 days ago5 Oct

Moffat House Church LaneS81

New

Two Storey Rear and Side Extension

ExtensionTwo StoreySide Extension

6 days ago2 Oct

Hollythorpe RiseS8

New

Erection of a single-storey side extension to dwellinghouse

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

6 days ago2 Oct

Barnardiston RoadS9

New

Demolition of existing rear outbuilding and erection of a replacement single-storey ancillary outbuilding within the curtilage of the dwellinghouse

OutbuildingSingle StoreyDemolition

6 days ago2 Oct

Woodhouse LaneS20

New

Demolition of detached outbuilding, erection of single-storey front extension incorporating garage, two-storey side extension, two/single storey rear extension and formation of driveway including dro…

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

6 days ago2 Oct

Sharrow Vale RoadS11

New

Use of dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) as wine bar (Sui Generis) with flat above (Use Class C3), with alterations including erection of single-storey rear extension, external staircase, rear dormer and…

ExtensionLoftSingle StoreyRear ExtensionDormer

6 days ago2 Oct

Stony WalkS6

New

Erection of a single-storey extension to front of dwellinghouse

ExtensionSingle Storey

6 days ago2 Oct

Norton LaneS8

Demolition of detached garage, erection of a two-storey side extension with integral garage and single-storey rear extension with a raised patio area to rear of dwellinghouse

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago1 Oct

Fife StreetS9

Erection of two-storey rear extension and single-storey side and rear extension, and sub division of first floor to form two self contained flats (Use Class C3)

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago1 Oct

Grange Cottage North Moor RoadDN10

Demolish Conservatory and Build Two Storey Rear Extension

ExtensionTwo StoreyRear ExtensionConservatory

1 week ago1 Oct

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Middletons Yard Potter StreetS80

Installation of Two separate Low-Profile Ballast-Loaded Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems with Associated Electrical Infrastructure on the Roof Areas of 83, 83a and 87 Bridge Street.

HeritageSolar Panels/PV

1 week ago1 Oct

Longford RoadS17

Alterations to roof including raising of ridge height and rear dormer extension with second-floor recessed rear balcony, erection of two-storey rear extension and single-storey front extension to dwe…

ExtensionLoftSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago1 Oct

Abbeydale Tennis Club Abbeydale RoadS17

Erection of 2no tennis courts and relocation of existing tennis air dome, erection of 4no. covered padel courts, extension to access road, provision of additional parking spaces and associated landsc…

ExtensionLandscaping

1 week ago1 Oct

Wadsley Park CrescentS6

Erection of single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse (Application under Section 73 to vary condition number(s): 2 (Approved Plans) imposed by planning permission 26/01478/FUL)

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionVariation of Condition

1 week ago30 Sept

Haverhill GroveS73

Certificate of Lawful Development for the proposed infill front canopy area and enlarge window to front.

ExtensionCanopyLawful Development Certificate

1 week ago30 Sept

Flintway Wath-upon-dearne 0027S63

Demolition of garage and erection of single storey detached outbuilding

OutbuildingSingle StoreyDemolition

1 week ago30 Sept

West View RoadS61

Application for Lawful Development Certificate re single storey extension

ExtensionSingle Storey

1 week ago30 Sept

Main AvenueS17

Alterations to roof of dwellinghouse including hip to gable extension and erection of dormer extension to rear

ExtensionLoftDormerHip to Gable

1 week ago30 Sept

Land At Harborough Road And Beaumont Road North And Harborough Rise Harborough RoadS2

Application under section 73 to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) for the relocation of 5no. car parking bays - imposed by planning permission 20/00014/FUL) - Erection of 47 dwellings (including 2, 3…

New BuildLandscapingMajor DevelopmentVariation of Condition

1 week ago30 Sept

Herringthorpe Valley RoadS65

Alterations to existing detached garage, including replacement roof, installation of rooflights, alterations to fenestration and erection of a rear extension

ExtensionOutbuildingRear ExtensionWindows & Doors

1 week ago30 Sept

East Bawtry RoadS60

Demolition of attached outbuilding and erection of two storey side and single storey rear extensions including construction of steps to side

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago30 Sept

Bridgeworks Apartments Broughton AvenueDN5

Notification to determine if prior approval is required for change of use from Class E, to Use Class C3 residential for 12 self-contained apartments (being amendment to previous permission 25/00747/P…

ConversionPrior ApprovalChange of Use Class

1 week ago29 Sept

Bawtry RoadS60

Demolition of porch and erection of two storey side and rear extensions & single storey front and rear extensions

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago29 Sept

Den Bank AvenueS10

Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of a single storey flat roofed rear/side extension with patio area

ExtensionSingle StoreySide ExtensionConservatory

1 week ago29 Sept

Park CrescentS10

Demolition of bin store, landscaping works including erection of a pergola, demolition of walls and removal of railings, erection of replacement walls and gate, erection of 1.8m fencing, pruning of t…

OutbuildingLandscapingPergolaDemolition

1 week ago29 Sept

- 97 Halifax RoadS6

Erection of single-storey rear extension to dental practice

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago29 Sept

Longfield HouseS35

Demolition of outbuilding and erection of single storey dwelling with associated parking and amenity area

New BuildOutbuildingSingle StoreyDemolition

1 week ago28 Sept

Knab CroftS7

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for erection of single-storey side/rear extension to dwellinghouse (Application under Section 192)

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago28 Sept

Gervase DriveS8

Single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse - the extension is 4.30 metres from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 3.20 metres and the height of the eaves is 3.00 met…

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionRidge Height Change

1 week ago28 Sept

Clough RoadS2

Installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels

HeritageSolar Panels/PV

1 week ago28 Sept

Warren Mount Kimberworth ParkS61

Application for Lawful Development Certificate re single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago28 Sept

Kirkby DriveS12

Single-storey rear extension - the extension will be 6 metres from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 3 metres and height to the eaves of 3 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionRidge Height Change

1 week ago28 Sept

Park Hill Estate Duke Street Park HillS2

Alterations to balconies and balustrades across Phase 2 of development

Heritage

1 week ago28 Sept

Cromwell CrescentWF8

Single storey extension to front.

ExtensionSingle Storey

1 week ago28 Sept

Butchill AvenueS5

Application for Lawful Development Certificate for erection of a single-storey rear extension to dwellinghouse (Application under Section 192)

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago25 Sept

Ashfurlong CloseS17

Application for Lawful Development Certificate for the construction of a detached outbuilding to the rear of the dwellinghouse (Application under Section 192)

Outbuilding

1 week ago25 Sept

Struan RoadS7

Erection of two-storey side extension, partial two-storey and a single-storey rear extension, addition of a porch to the front elevation of dwellinghouse

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago25 Sept

The GablesS70

Change of use of Music School (Use Class F1A) to residential dwelling (Use Class C3)

Conversion

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Greenside CourtS61

Two storey side extension, installation of PV roof panels, including external works to car parking area

ExtensionTwo StoreySide ExtensionCar Parking

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Butchers Arms Gildingwells RoadS81

Extension to external drinking area

Extension

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Barnfield CloseS10

Demolition of existing garage and rear extension, erection of two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension, solar panels to roof and widening of existing driveway and provision of dropped…

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago24 Sept

West Green DriveDN3

Prior approval for the erection of a single-storey rear extension extending 6.0m from the rear elevation of the original dwellinghouse, with a maximum height of 2.85m and an eaves height of 2.85m

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionPrior Approval

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Firbeck Hall New RoadS81

Listed Building Consent for the replacement of a window with a door

HeritageListed Building

2 weeks ago24 Sept

To 14 Cross StreetS13

Erection of a two-storey building to form 2 apartments, including bin/bike store, parking area and associated landscaping and amenity space

New BuildTwo StoreyLandscapingBike/Cycle Store

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Bignor RoadS6

Single-storey rear extension - the extension will be 5 metres from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, ridge height no more than 4 metres and height to the eaves of 3 metres

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionRidge Height Change

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Linslade Rawcliffe RoadDN14

Erection of single storey extension to rear with associated alterations and detached garage to rear following demolition of existing

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyNew/Detached GarageDemolition

2 weeks ago23 Sept

The Square Wales Road Kiveton ParkS26

Conversion of two storey workshop to residential dwelling to include raising of roof and first floor extension over single storey office

ExtensionConversionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyFirst Floor Extension

2 weeks ago23 Sept

12-month application volume

South Yorkshire sees between 246 and 403 planning applications per month (averaging 325); recent months are steady.

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Know your patch: what gets built in South Yorkshire, by whom, and who approves it

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What's being built in South Yorkshire

Application volume by project type, last 90 days.

Extensions

376

New builds

Heritage

Outbuildings

Conversions

Loft conversions

Applications · 90d

813

vs 1,174 prior quarter

Approval rate

87%

242 decided

Biggest category

Extensions

376 apps

vs prior 90d

-31%

How councils in South Yorkshire compare

Approval rates, decision times and what gets approved most often. Last 12 months.

Sheffield

50% of the area

Approval rate: 85%
Median decision: 8.1 wk

Most approved

Roof Light100%
Ground Floor Extension100%
Annex100%

Doncaster

26% of the area

Approval rate: 87%
Median decision: 7.9 wk

Most approved

Listed Building100%
Solar Panels100%
External Alterations100%

Towns we cover in South Yorkshire

5 towns, ordered by population.

Sheffield518,090 residents · 486 apps 90d Barnsley245,199 residents · 86 apps 90d Doncaster109,805 residents · 83 apps 90d Rotherham109,691 residents · 63 apps 90d Ecclesfield32,073 residents · 17 apps 90d

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EST. 2012 · SHEFFIELD

14 Station Road
Sheffield S7 4RQ
0114 555 0192

The Homeowner
22 Laurel Gardens
Sheffield
S7 1DH

15 April 2026

Re: Your planning application at 22 Laurel Gardens

Dear Homeowner,

Congratulations on submitting your planning application for a loft conversion at 22 Laurel Gardens. It's exciting to see local homeowners investing in improving their properties.

I'm writing to introduce Oakwood Construction, a local building company that specialises in extensions, loft conversions and home improvements across South Sheffield. We've been trading since 2012, and everything we build is carried out by our own team rather than subcontractors, so someone is on your job every day and the work never stalls.

We finished a loft conversion much like yours on Abbeydale Road earlier this year: two bedrooms and a shower room, done in eleven weeks with the family living at home throughout.

I know the two big questions at this stage are what it will really cost and what it's like to live through the build. Those are exactly the things I'd rather set out honestly with you before you commit to anything.

If you'd like to discuss your plans or would welcome a free, no-obligation consultation, I'd be happy to visit at a time that suits you. Call me on 0114 555 0192, or scan the code below to see examples of our recent work.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Dave Morgan

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