Birkby, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birkby, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Birkby are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Birkby
Birkby is a vibrant, multicultural suburb located near the town centre of Huddersfield in the Kirklees borough of West Yorkshire. With a population of approximately 6,700, it offers a diverse community that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
District: Kirklees
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £256,229 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Colne Valley
- LSOA: Kirklees 033A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birkby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birkby.
- 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 Birkby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Birkby.
- 2026/91597 - 32, Storths Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2XN
Work to TPO trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-11 - - 32, Storths Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2XN
Work to TPO trees within a Conservation Area
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 2026/91513 - Rose Hill Vinery, 169, Birkby Hall Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2BS
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Rose Hill Vinery, 169, Birkby Hall Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2BS
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 14A, Beechfield Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2XQ
Work to Tree(s) within a Conservation Area
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - 2026/91354 - 14A, Beechfield Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2XQ
Work to Tree(s) within a Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-19 - 2026/91202 - 16, Greenroyd Croft, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2DQ
Change of use of residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to childrens care home for three children (Use Class C2)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-05 - 2026/91017 - Rose Hill Cottage, 167, Birkby Hall Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2BS
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-13 - - Rose Hill Cottage, 167, Birkby Hall Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2BS
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - 2026/90993 - 6, Rosehill Drive, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2GA
Erection of single storey rear extension with associated alterations (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-09 - 2026/90953 - 1, Uplands, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2FS
The proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of the
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-07 - - 1, Uplands, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2FS
The proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of the
Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - I M And A N Sandy Chiropodists, 84, Birkby Lodge Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2BL
Prior notification for change of use from commercial/business/service to 1 dwelling (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - 2026/90875 - I M And A N Sandy Chiropodists, 84, Birkby Lodge Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2BL
Prior notification for change of use from commercial/business/service to 1 dwelling (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-30 - - 5, Rosehill Drive, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2GA
Work to trees TPO HU1/71 within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - 2026/90699 - 5, Rosehill Drive, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2GA
Work to trees TPO HU1/71 within a Conservation Area
Status: Approved | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-11 - - Rose Hill Cottage, 167, Birkby Hall Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2BS
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Rose Hill Cottage, 167, Birkby Hall Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2BS
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Bmi Hospital, Birkby Hall Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2BL
Work to trees TPO 02/83 within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Birkby Grange, 85, Birkby Hall Road, Birkby, HD2 2XB
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-27
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A brief summary of Birkby in West Yorkshire
Birkby is a vibrant, multicultural suburb located near the town centre of Huddersfield in the Kirklees borough of West Yorkshire. With a population of approximately 6,700, it offers a diverse community that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area. It sits within the Kirklees district.
Property prices in Birkby show an average sale price of £256,229, 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 Birkby a particularly low-crime area.
Birkby has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Greenhead Park, Huddersfield Town Centre, Birkby, Edgerton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Birkby includes 4 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, Birkby 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 Birkby
In the last 24 months, 105 planning applications were submitted near Birkby. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Birkby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Birkby were tree works (46), full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 72 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 66 applications
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