Save S13 Green Belt

1. Why Are We Doing This?

Many people want to respond to the consultation, but the documents are highly technical planning material. Even experienced readers can struggle to understand exactly what can and cannot be commented on.

One supporter recently summed it up perfectly: this is a very specific, narrow consultation, and a focused, well-targeted comment carries far more weight than a rushed one.

Rather than expecting every resident to work through complex planning documents, this petition allows people to support a clear, collective message to the Inspectors.

It is simple. It is focused. And it shows how many people across Sheffield oppose the loss of Green Belt land.

2. What Will Happen To The Petition?

The petition will be submitted to the Government Inspectors as part of the Sheffield Green Belt Alliance response to the Main Modifications consultation.

This submission becomes part of the official examination record.

By gathering signatures from across the city we can demonstrate clearly that opposition to unnecessary Green Belt release is not limited to one street or one area.

The petition will therefore be submitted alongside the community's technical planning submissions as evidence of the scale of public concern about the loss of Sheffield's Green Belt.

The Inspectors must consider every representation submitted during this consultation. Every signature strengthens that message.

3. What Do We Need You To Do?

The single most useful thing you can do is download and print a copy of the petition form and collect a few signatures from friends, family or neighbours.

Go to the petition page to download the form

Paper signatures collected in the community carry real weight. Even one sheet with five or ten names helps show the strength of feeling across Sheffield.

If you are not able to collect paper signatures, you can still sign the petition online and share the page with others.

4. Need A Paper Copy?

If you do not have access to a printer, you can:

📍 Pick up a paper copy from Sunny Meadows Nursery
📍 Pick up a paper copy from Handsworth Post Office
📨 Email us at and we will arrange to get a copy to you

Completed paper petition forms can also be returned to the same locations above.

You can also sign the petition online if that is easier.

5. This Is A Sheffield-Wide Effort

This campaign is not just about one neighbourhood.

Groups across the city are working together in the Sheffield Green Belt Alliance to oppose unnecessary Green Belt loss.

The petition page is currently hosted on the wider campaign website used by groups in Chapeltown, Ecclesfield and Grenoside.

Together we can show the Inspectors that this issue matters to communities across the whole city.

6. Share It Widely

The success of this effort depends on how many people we can reach.

Please share the petition with:

✅ Friends
✅ Family
✅ Neighbours
✅ Work colleagues
✅ Anyone else who cares about Sheffield's Green Belt

They do not need to live in S13. The Sheffield Plan affects the entire city.

7. Why Does This Matter Now?

The consultation deadline is 5pm on Monday 14^th April 2026.

That gives us just four weeks to show the strength of feeling across Sheffield.

After this consultation closes, the Inspectors will write their final report on the Plan. This is the last formal opportunity for the public to influence that decision.