Birkenshaw, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birkenshaw, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Birkenshaw are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Birkenshaw
Birkenshaw is a village situated in the Kirklees borough of West Yorkshire, England, positioned at the intersection of the A58 road connecting Leeds to Halifax and the A651 road from Bradford to Heckmondwike. As of the 2011 census, it falls within the Birstall and Birkenshaw ward, which has a population of 16,298. The village is part of the Heavy Woollen District, making it a relevant location for planning applications related to both residential and commercial development in the area.
District: Kirklees
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £168,562 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South West and Morley
- LSOA: Leeds 096B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birkenshaw.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birkenshaw.
- 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 Birkenshaw based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Birkenshaw.
- - 33, Brown Hill Drive, Birkenshaw, BD11 2AZ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with associated alterations
Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 2026/91608 - 33, Brown Hill Drive, Birkenshaw, BD11 2AZ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-11 - 2026/91579 - 5, Oakroyd View, Birkenshaw, BD11 2DW
Erection of rear dormers, raising roof and hip to gable conversion
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-10 - 2026/91128 - Birkenshaw Liberal Club, 10, Croft Street, Birkenshaw, BD11 2HT
Discharge of details reserved by Condition (biodiversity net gain) of permission 2024/91853 for erection of residential development
Status: Approved | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-24 - - Birkenshaw Liberal Club, 10, Croft Street, Birkenshaw, BD11 2HT
Discharge of details reserved by Condition (biodiversity net gain) of permission 2024/91853 for erection of residential development
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - 2026/91045 - 19, Final Royd, Old Lane, Birkenshaw, BD11 2LA
Works to Trees TPO(s) 02/91
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-13 - - 19, Final Royd, Old Lane, Birkenshaw, BD11 2LA
Works to Trees TPO(s) 02/91
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 15, South Croft Avenue, Birkenshaw, BD11 2DD
Demolition of existing garage and erection of summerhouse
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Birkenshaw Liberal Club, 10, Croft Street, Birkenshaw, BD11 2HT
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 16 (LMMP), 17 (cycle storage), 18 (pedestrian link), 20 (surface water strategy), 28 (retaining walls), 29 (highway drainage structure), 30 (temporary drain
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Oakroyd View, Birkenshaw, BD11 2DW
Work to Tree(s) within a Conservation Area
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 33, Brown Hill Drive, Birkenshaw, BD11 2AZ
Erection of first floor extension and associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - adj, 28, Moorland Drive, Birkenshaw, BD11 2BU
Outline application for residential development
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 50, Brown Hill Drive, Birkenshaw, BD11 2AZ
Erection of single storey side and rear extension with associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 6, Russell Grove, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2JR
Erection of front dormer
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 631, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, BD11 2AU
Formation of vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - 6, The Beeches, Birkenshaw, BD11 2NG
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed garage conversion and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 619, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, BD11 2AU
Certificate of lawfulness for existing single storey extension and outdoor cooking area
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2022-05-17
View full details - - 615, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, BD11 2AU
Erection of single and part two storey rear extension with roof terrace and front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2021-09-08
View full details - - 864A, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, Bradford, BD11 2AT
Work to TPOs 26/77
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2020-06-15
View full details - - 20A, Bank View, Birkenshaw, BD11 2AG
Variation condition 7 (G I Report) on previous permssion 2014/93679 for erection of detached dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2019-04-26
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A brief summary of Birkenshaw in West Yorkshire
Birkenshaw is a village situated in the Kirklees borough of West Yorkshire, England, positioned at the intersection of the A58 road connecting Leeds to Halifax and the A651 road from Bradford to Heckmondwike. As of the 2011 census, it falls within the Birstall and Birkenshaw ward, which has a population of 16,298. The village is part of the Heavy Woollen District, making it a relevant location for planning applications related to both residential and commercial development in the area. It sits within the Kirklees district.
Property prices in Birkenshaw show an average sale price of £168,562, 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 Birkenshaw a particularly low-crime area.
Birkenshaw has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Brierley, No data available for publication by HE. 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.
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Planning Activity in Birkenshaw
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Birkenshaw. Of these, 56% 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 Birkenshaw.
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 Birkenshaw were full planning applications (23), discharge of conditions (14), tree works (13). Full planning applications account for 32% 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 54 smaller schemes were submitted.
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