Two-storey and first-floor extensions in Kirklees

Recent decisions

1. Approved25, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Huddersfield, WF4 4DW

   Erection of single storey rear extension, first floor extensions, and erection of attached ancillary building and garages to front

   2026/91327 · decided 14 Oct 2026

2. Approved26, Scopsley Lane, Whitley, Dewsbury, WF12 0NG

   Erection of part single storey and part two storey infill extension

   2026/92210 · decided 12 Oct 2026

3. Approved69, Carr Hill Road, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, HD8 8XN

   Erection of first floor side extension and front and rear dormers including erection of rear balcony and alterations to roof

   2026/92162 · decided 5 Oct 2026

4. Refused259, New Hey Road, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 4GH

   Erection of two storey side extension

   2026/91390 · decided 16 Jul 2026

5. Refused46, Kingsley Crescent, Birkenshaw, BD11 2NL

   Erection of two storey side extension with dormer

   2026/91307 · decided 10 Jul 2026

Why Kirklees refuses two-storey and first-floor extensions

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

1. 259, New Hey Road, Oakes, Huddersfield, HD3 4GH

   “1. The proposed two-storey side extension, by virtue of its minimal set-back and hipped roof form, would result in an incongruous addition that is out of character with the host property. The design fails to respect the architectural integrity of the dwelling and would have a detrimental impact on the visual amenity 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 side extension would significantly increase the extent of wallin…”

2. 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…”

3. The West, 22, High Street, Westtown, Dewsbury, WF13 2PU

   “The proposed extension, by reason of its excessive scale, height and massing, would fail to appear as a subservient addition and is of poor design that would fundamentally alter the character and proportions of the original bungalow to the detriment of the host and character of the locality. The development would result in a dominant and visually intrusive form that is incongruous to the host dwelling and harmful to the visual amenity of the street scene, particularly given the site’s prominent position. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy LP24 (criteria a and c) of the Kirklees Loca…”

Other home extensions in Kirklees

• Loft conversions

  234 of 280 approved (84%)

• Single-storey rear extensions

  689 of 752 approved (92%)

• Single-storey side extensions

  207 of 219 approved (95%)