654A Abbeydale Road Sheffield S7 2BB Data via plota.co.uk

26/02462/FUL - Full Planning Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Change of use of part of ground floor car showroom (Sui Generis) to 1no. one-bedroom flat and subdivision of upper-floor flat to create 2no. one-bedroom flats and 1no. bedroom flat at second-floor level (Use Class C3) including erection of a two-storey side extension, rear dormer window, new openings, associated bin storage and erection of a 1.8 metre high privacy fence Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
14 Aug 2026
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Validated
28 Aug 2026
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Consultation
1 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 6 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 28 Oct 2026, from Sheffield's recent changes of use.

The consultation period closed on 22 Sept 2026.

Site constraints 5

Air quality management area: Sheffield Citywide AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 4; 1 listed building within 150 m; Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Sheffield built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area92 m² (990 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (47 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached flat, 5 habitable rooms
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in December 2018, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Sheffield
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
S7 2BB
Received
14 Aug 2026
Validated
28 Aug 2026
Ward
Nether Edge And Sharrow
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
DLP PLanning Ltd - Mr James Isbill

Decision outlook

Day 61, past the statutory target. 79% of changes of use in Sheffield are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 27 Nov 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 26 Oct 2026.

Day 615 days past the 56-day target
52%decided within 8 weeks
84%approved
153decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Sheffield in the last twelve months, from validation. Sheffield decision record →

Public comments

1comment received
1 objecting

13 neighbours consulted · Last counted 26 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14898068
Planning Portal ref
PP-14898068
Consultation
1 Sept 2026
Comments by
22 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
23 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No
Sheffield
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#183 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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 statistics
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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.