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Concerns Over Green Belt Land Release for Housing Development
As a charity dedicated to protecting the Green Belt since the 1930’s, we remain committed to advocating for its preservation.
We understand that many residents are concerned about Sheffield City Council’s decision to release Green Belt land for housing development.
At a meeting on Wednesday 30th April 2025, the City Council’s Strategy and Resource Committee voted in favour of proposals to release 3.6% of the Green Belt for housing and employment development.
View where the proposed sites are Sheffield Green Belt Land Set for Release – CPRE Peak District and South Yorkshire
When will decisions be made?
These proposals will now be presented to the full council at the next meeting on Wednesday 14th May. People in Sheffield can have their say on the city through public questions, statements and petitions. These are presented at decision-making meetings, like the full council. You can use the online form to submit questions about proposed development on the Green Belt through Public questions, statements and petitions at Council meetings | Sheffield City Council. The deadline is Friday 9th May at 9am.
*Update 15.05.2025*
Sheffield City Council recently discussed plans to release Green Belt land for development at a full council meeting held on Wednesday 14th May.
The vote resulted in 45 councillors supporting the plan, 31 opposing it, and 4 choosing to abstain.
If you missed, you can watch the full council meeting held on Wednesday 14 May 2025 at 2:00pm
The next step in the process is a public consultation, which is due to begin on 29th May and continue until 11th July 2025.
How can CPRE PDSY support us?
We will continue to monitor the proposed allocations and respond to the public consultations as more details about proposed developments are released.
Unfortunately, due to limited resources we are currently unable to respond to all individual enquiries, however we offer guidance on how to participate in planning consultations via our website.
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Local Plan Guide
The guide to the Local Plan and how to take part in its examination in public is a little out of date but still provides a useful overview for those wishing to go beyond making written comments on proposals in a new Local Plan. This guide sets out the stages of plan making and the points at which people can make their views known. Planning_explained.pdf
If you wish to know more of the detail about how to make a written representation to Local Plan proposals such as the additional proposed development allocations in Sheffield’s Green Belt during public consultation, and also participate at any examination hearings then you can read the more detailed Government guidance Procedure Guide for Local Plan Examinations – GOV.UK
If you are focussed on the Sheffield Local Plan Examination, the Government Inspectors have published a guide which is still relevant for those wishing to make written comments on the public consultations on the additional sites in Green Belt and for those wishing to follows these up with a request to participate in the additional hearings on the matter. You can also contact the programme officer for the examination to ask for guidance:
Address: PO Box 241, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 1DW Email: ian@localplanservices.co.uk Telephone: 07723009166
Planning Application Guide
Our planning guide has been produced by CPRE, the countryside charity and NALC, to help everyone navigate and understand the planning application process in England. This guide condenses technical info simply to help make understanding the planning system accessible to everyone. It will help you understand the key planning issues and present your views effectively. CPRE and NALC launch new guide to planning for the public – CPRE Peak District and South Yorkshire
Planning Issues
On our website you will find information about how to influence an application, fight an appeal and organise a campaign. Planning issues – CPRE Peak District and South Yorkshire
As always, we will ensure that everyone has access to essential information along with useful resources so that you can effectively voice any concerns about developments in your area.
