Loft conversions in Kirklees

Recent decisions

1. Approved19, Stratford Close, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4BU

   Erection of single storey front, side and rear extensions and front dormer extension with associated alterations

   2026/92311 · decided 15 Oct 2026

2. Approved47, Pyenot Avenue, Marsh, Cleckheaton, BD19 5AY

   Erection of side extension and rear dormer

   2026/92319 · decided 14 Oct 2026

3. Approved190, Long Lane, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9SF

   Erection of single storey rear extension and rear dormer extension

   2024/91401 · decided 14 Oct 2026

4. RefusedRidge View, New Mill Road, Wooldale, Holmfirth, HD9 7SQ

   Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage with retaining wall and erection of front and rear dormers

   2026/92112 · decided 29 Sept 2026

5. Refused64, Woodhall Drive, Healey, Batley, WF17 7SW

   Erection of single storey rear extension and side dormer extension (retrospective)

   2026/91840 · decided 3 Sept 2026

Why Kirklees refuses loft conversions

The council's own words, quoted from recent decision notices.

1. 46, Kingsley Crescent, Birkenshaw, BD11 2NL

   “1. The proposed two-storey side extension, by virtue of its scale, siting and design, would appear unduly dominant and fail to be subservient to the host dwelling. The absence of a set-back, set-down and gap to the side boundary would erode the sense of space within the street scene, resulting in harm to the character and appearance of the area. To permit the proposals would be contrary to Policy LP24 of the Kirklees Local Plan, KDP1 & KDP2 of the House Extensions & Alterations SPD and Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework. 2. The proposed rear dormer, by virtue of its excessiv…”

2. 8a, Hillcrest Avenue, Healey, Batley, WF17 7HW

   “1. The proposed front dormer, by reason of its scale, mass and prominent siting on the principal elevation, would appear as a dominant and incongruous addition that fails to remain subservient to the roofscape and host dwelling. It would be out of character with the existing property and surrounding area, resulting in unacceptable harm to visual amenity. To permit the proposals would be contrary to Policy LP24 of the Kirklees Local Plan, KDP1 & KDP2 of the House Extensions & Alterations SPD and Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework. Plans and specifications schedule: - Plan Typ…”

3. 30, Mallard Close, Heckmondwike, WF16 0NE

   “1. The proposed development due to the increase in eaves and ridge height would result in the dwelling exceeding the height of neighbouring properties within the established row of two-storey dwellings to the detriment of the streetscene. The increased height would appear visually incongruous, disrupting the uniform scale and character of the row and resulting in harm to visual amenity. To permit the proposals would be contrary to Policy LP24 of the Kirklees Local Plan, KDP1 & KDP2 of the House Extensions & Alterations SPD and Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework. 2. The propo…”

Other home extensions in Kirklees

• Single-storey rear extensions

  689 of 752 approved (92%)

• Single-storey side extensions

  207 of 219 approved (95%)

• Two-storey and first-floor extensions

  534 of 621 approved (86%)