Birstall Smithies, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birstall Smithies, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Birstall Smithies are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £198,456 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Dewsbury and Batley
- LSOA: Kirklees 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birstall Smithies.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birstall Smithies.
- 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 Birstall Smithies based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Birstall Smithies.
- - 774, Bradford Road, Birstal, Batley, WF17 8NL
Erection of two storey and first floor extension to create dwelling forming annex accommodation associated with 774, Bradford Road, Birstal, Batley, WF17 8NL
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - 2026/90631 - 774, Bradford Road, Birstal, Batley, WF17 8NL
Erection of two storey and first floor extension to create dwelling forming annex accommodation associated with 774, Bradford Road, Birstal, Batley, WF17 8NL
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-06 - - 12, Brookroyd Gardens, Birstall, Batley, WF17 0ER
Erection of two storey extension and associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-10-23
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A brief summary of Birstall Smithies in West Yorkshire
Birstall Smithies is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.
Property prices in Birstall Smithies show an average sale price of £198,456, 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 Birstall Smithies a particularly low-crime area.
Birstall Smithies has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Birstall, Cross Bank. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birstall Smithies 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 Birstall Smithies
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Birstall Smithies. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Birstall Smithies maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Birstall Smithies were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4). 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, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.