Almondbury, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Almondbury, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Almondbury are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Almondbury
Almondbury is a village located just 2 miles southeast of Huddersfield town centre in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, England. With a population that grew from 7,368 in 2001 to 18,346 by the 2011 census, Almondbury presents a vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £233,320 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Huddersfield
- LSOA: Kirklees 040B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Almondbury.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Almondbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Almondbury.
- - 216, Somerset Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8LP
Work to trees TPO HU2/73
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 2026/91524 - 216, Somerset Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8LP
Work to trees TPO HU2/73
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-03 - 2026/91192 - Former, Almondbury High School, Fernside Avenue, Huddersfield, HD5 8PQ
Non material amendment to previous permission 2024/91998 for erection of special educational needs and disabilities school (Use Class F1), comprising educational buildings, roof mounted photo-voltaic
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-30 - - adj, 5, Fernside Avenue, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8NR
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 3 (materials), 9 (boundary treatments), 11 (insulation) on previous permission 2023/91887 for demolition of existing building and erection of two dwellings
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - 2026/90980 - adj, 5, Fernside Avenue, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8NR
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 3 (materials), 9 (boundary treatments), 11 (insulation) on previous permission 2023/91887 for demolition of existing building and erection of two dwellings
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-08 - - Almondbury Cricket Club, Fernside Avenue, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8PF
Temporary permission for EE/H3G 30.00m high climbable temporary mast on steel frame c/w 24 concrete ballast blocks; 3 EE and 3 H3G apertures and 1 300Ø dish leg mounted 3 CTIL antennas and 1 300Ø dish
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 2, Foxglove Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8LW
Erection of extensions and alterations
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 48, Benomley Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8LS
Removal of existing garage and erection of single storey front and side extensions
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 6, Foxglove Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8LW
Variation of condition 2 (plans) on previous permission 2025/91460 for erection of extension to existing garage to form double garage, widening of driveway and vehicular access, installation of bifold
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 16, Helted Way, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8XZ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed removal of rear conservatory and enlargement of bay window with doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 9, Benomley Drive, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8LX
Erection of single storey rear extension and associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 6, Foxglove Road, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8LW
Erection of extension to existing garage to form double garage, widening of driveway and vehicular access, installation of bifolding doors and additional window to rear elevation, and erection of rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 32, Thorpe Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8TA
Erection of side and rear extensions with associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - land off, Bank End Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8ES
Removal of condition 10 (drainage) of previous outline permission 2016/93985 for residential development
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - adj, 2, Bank End Lane, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8ES
Erection of dwelling and associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-01-09
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A brief summary of Almondbury in West Yorkshire
Almondbury is a village located just 2 miles southeast of Huddersfield town centre in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, England. With a population that grew from 7,368 in 2001 to 18,346 by the 2011 census, Almondbury presents a vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area.
Property prices in Almondbury show an average sale price of £233,320, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Almondbury a particularly low-crime area.
Almondbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Almondbury. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Almondbury includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Almondbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Almondbury
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Almondbury. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Almondbury.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Almondbury were full planning applications (22), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 44 smaller schemes were submitted.
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