Share Your Views on Proposed Changes to the Sheffield Plan

Sheffield residents are invited to provide feedback on proposed changes to the draft Sheffield Plan, which has been submitted to the Government for public examination. These changes follow a request for the Council to identify additional land for housing and employment use.

To accommodate future growth, the proposals include the release of some land from the Green Belt. According to the Council, all available brownfield sites have already been allocated, and the Green Belt sites under consideration make up 3.6% of the total Green Belt area.

The proposals include fourteen additional sites for development which, if adopted, would aim to deliver nearly 4,000 new homes and over 67 hectares of employment land.

A six-week public consultation will take place from 29th May until 11^th July 2025. During this period, feedback will be collected and reviewed by independent Government Inspectors.

Find out about the consultation

The focus of this consultation is to allow representations on the soundness and legal compliance of the fourteen additional site allocations before they are submitted to the Inspectors for consideration through the Sheffield Plan Examination. These sites are located within the Green Belt.

How to Participate

To submit your comments, you’ll need to register first. Please note that your full name will be displayed alongside your comments.

You can provide feedback using one of the following methods:

• Online: Through the Council’s consultation portal – Have Your Say Sheffield
• Email: Send your representation to sheffieldplan@sheffield.gov.uk
• Post: Submit written representations or letters directly to the Council

Important: Comments sent after 11th July 2025 could be marked as late and might not be considered by the Inspectors.

Attend a public drop-in event

Throughout the public consultation, a number of drop-in events will be held across Sheffield. These events provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about the proposed developments, ask questions, and receive guidance on how to submit feedback.

We encourage all residents to attend and take part in shaping Sheffield’s future.

• Public drop-in event: 4^th June, Chapeltown Methodist Church, 4.30pm – 8.30pm
• Public drop-in event: 10^th June, Bents Green Methodist Church, 4.00pm – 8.00pm
• Public drop-in event: 11^th June, St Marks Church Grenoside, 4.30pm – 8.30pm
• Public drop-in event: 17^th June, Woodhouse Community Library, 4.30pm – 6.30pm
• Public drop-in event: 23rd June, Handsworth Methodist Church, 4.30pm – 8.30pm
• Public drop-in event: 26^th June, Winter Gardens, Sheffield City Centre, 10am – 3.00pm
• Public drop-in event: 2nd July Brightholmlee Methodist Church, 4.30-6.30 pm

Additional Resources on the Government Portal

On the Government portal, you can access further information to support your understanding of the proposed changes to the Sheffield Plan. This includes details on:

• Proposed Site Allocations – Learn about the specific locations being considered for development.
• Integrated Impact Assessment – Review how the proposed changes may affect social, environmental, and economic factors.
• Habitat Regulations – Understand the measures in place to protect natural habitats and wildlife.
• Supporting Documents – Access additional reports and evidence that have informed the proposed site allocations.
• Guidance on how to submit a representation in response to the proposed site allocations