Abacus House 24 - 26 Norfolk Row Sheffield S1 2PA Data via plota.co.uk

26/01124/FUL - Full Planning Application Approved
Admin / proceduralChange of useNew homes

Proposal

Use of first and second floors as 4no. residential apartments (Use Class C3) and associated works (Application under Section 73 to vary condition no 2. (Approved Plans) as imposed by planning permission ) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
17 Apr 2026
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Consultation
24 Apr 2026
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Approved
3 Aug 2026

Approved on 3 Aug 2026 · Delegated decision · Last checked 5 Aug 2026

Documents 5

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Delegated Officer Report Delegated Officer Report · 3 Aug 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Applicationformredacted Application Form · 17 Apr 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF Neighbour Notification Details Neighbour Notification Details · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF Site notice photos 30.4.26 Photographs · 12 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Sheffield
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
S1 2PA
Received
17 Apr 2026
Validated
17 Apr 2026
Ward
City
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 Jun 2026
Decision
Grant Conditionally
Decision date
3 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Jump Architects Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

8 neighbours consulted · Last counted 5 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14826307
Consultation
24 Apr 2026
Site notice
30 Apr 2026
Press notice
14 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
Use of first and second floors as 4no. residential apartments (Use Class C3) with reconfi…
23/03836/LBC
2023 Approved
Use of first and second floors as 4no. residential apartments (Use Class C3) and associat…
23/03835/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Carmel House 49 - 63 Fargate Sheffield S1 2HD
Removal of 2no internal escalators between basement and ground floor levels and infill vo…
25/02523/LBC
2025
Unit 3 Carmel House 49 - 63 Fargate Sheffield S1 2HD
1 x non illuminated fascia lettering sign and 1 x externally illuminated projecting sign
25/02623/ADV
2025
Unit 3 Carmel House 49 - 63 Fargate Sheffield S1 2HD
Making good and cleaning of existing shopfront, and the installation of signage
25/02622/LBC
2025 Approved
WHSmith 38 - 40 Fargate Sheffield S1 2HE
1x internally illuminated fascia sign and 1x non-illuminated projecting sign
25/01637/ADV
2024 Refused
Clear Channel Advertising Right 0404 6020 Outside 19 To 31 Fargate Sheffield S1 2HD
Replacement of double-sided, internally illuminated, free-standing advertising unit (FSU)…
24/03513/HOARD
2024 Approved
Yorkshire Bank Chambers Fargate Sheffield S1 2HD
Change of use from a bank (Use Class E) to a drinking establishment (Use Class Sui Generi…
24/02165/FUL
2024 Withdrawn
67 - 69 Surrey Street Sheffield S1 2LH
Removal and replacement of 8no. timber sliding sash windows at first and second floor wit…
24/02739/LBC
2024 Withdrawn
67 - 69 Surrey Street Sheffield S1 2LH
Removal and replacement of 8no. timber sliding sash windows at first and second floor wit…
24/02738/FUL
2024 Approved
Yorkshire Bank Chambers Fargate Sheffield S1 2HD
1x internally illuminated fascia sign, 2x non-illuminated projecting signs and 1x non ill…
24/02166/ADV
2024 Approved
Santander 34 - 36 Fargate Sheffield S1 2HE
Installation of glazed double swing doors to the front of the building
24/02043/FUL
2024 Approved
WHSmith 38 - 40 Fargate Sheffield S1 2HE
1 No. non-illuminated fascia sign
24/02022/ADV
2024 Approved
Crucible Corner Ruskin Buildings 3 Tudor Square Sheffield S1 2JE
Externally non-illuminated individual letter name sign and 1 no. external non-illuminated…
24/02097/ADV
2024 Approved
The Ruskin Building 95 - 101 Norfolk Street Sheffield S1 2JE
Refurbishment to office accommodation including installation of new connecting stair
24/00911/LBC
2024 Approved
Santander 34 - 36 Fargate Sheffield S1 2HE
1 x illuminated hanging sign and 2 x illuminated fascia name signs
24/01141/ADV
2024 Approved
Yorkshire Bank Chambers Fargate Sheffield S1 2HD
Conversion of fourth-floor commercial unit (Use Class E) to use as 4no. residential flats…
24/00104/CDPN
2023 Approved
45 - 47 Fargate Sheffield S1 2HD
Erection of 3-storey commercial unit (use class E) and associated works
23/02851/FUL
2023 Approved
Upper Chapel Unitarian Church Norfolk Street Sheffield S1 2JD
Pruning of trees (City Centre Conservation Area)
23/03554/TCA
2023 Approved
The Ruskin Building 95 - 101 Norfolk Street Sheffield S1 2JE
Reconfiguring of internal ground floor space within the newer part of the building, inclu…
23/02440/LBC
2023 Approved
Pavement Outside 58-64 Fargate Sheffield S1 2HE
Digital LCD display screen to multifunctional communication hub unit
23/01376/HOARD
2023 Approved
Fargate Sheffield S1 2HE
Replacement of telephone kiosk (outside no. 47) with a multifunctional communication hub…
23/01375/FULTEL
2016 Approved
The Old Monk 103-107 Norfolk Street Sheffield S1 2JE
Erection of 2 illuminated name signs, 2 non-illuminated panels, 3 graphics/window vinyls…
16/00974/LBC
2016 Approved
Norfolk Chambers 9-11 Norfolk Row Sheffield S1 2PA
Change of use from Use Class Sui Generis to Use Class A2 (Professional and Financial Serv…
16/00631/FUL
2016 Approved
The Old Monk 103-107 Norfolk Street Sheffield S1 2JE
Replacement canopy and signage to rear elevation including new wall lighting and lighting…
16/00510/FUL
2016 Approved
The Old Monk 103-107 Norfolk Street Sheffield S1 2JE
Replacement canopy and signage to rear elevation including new wall lighting and lighting…
16/00511/LBC
2016 Approved
The Old Monk 103-107 Norfolk Street Sheffield S1 2JE
Internal alterations to public house including removal of the raised floor, works to reso…
16/00489/LBC
Sheffield
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#183 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Sheffield ranks #176 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Sheffield decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #178 of 296
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #209 of 296
61%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #176 of 296
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #114 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
144 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
33 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
124 decided
1,756
Total decisions
237 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings