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Planning in Birkenshaw

Approved
79%
42 of 51 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Birkenshaw in the last 24 months, from Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Birkenshaw

Postcode districts

BD11 61 applications in the last 12 monthsBD4 102 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council

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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. It sits within the Kirklees district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birkenshaw 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Birkenshaw, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Birkenshaw. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (13), tree works (12). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Birkenshaw?
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Birkenshaw. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Birkenshaw?
The average planning decision time near Birkenshaw is 82 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Birkenshaw?
The planning approval rate near Birkenshaw is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Birkenshaw?
The most common type of planning application near Birkenshaw is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Birkenshaw?
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