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Planning in Birstall

Approved
91%
29 of 32 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

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

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About Birstall

Birstall is a vibrant market and mill town located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Part of the Birstall and Birkenshaw ward, it had a population of 16,298 as of the 2011 census. Positioned approximately 6 miles south-west of Leeds and easily accessible via the M62 motorway, Birstall serves as a key link between major cities such as Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, and Wakefield, making it a strategic location for planning applications and development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 16,298. It sits within the Kirklees district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birstall 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 Birstall, 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, 44 planning applications were submitted near Birstall. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Birstall?
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Birstall. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Birstall?
The average planning decision time near Birstall is 94 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 Birstall?
The planning approval rate near Birstall is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Birstall?
The most common type of planning application near Birstall is full planning applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Birstall?
You can search and track planning applications near Birstall on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.