Boothroyd, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boothroyd, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Boothroyd
Boothroyd is a village situated to the west of Dewsbury within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Its location may be relevant for those considering planning applications, as it is part of a diverse urban environment with various development opportunities.
District: Kirklees
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £179,720 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Dewsbury and Batley
- LSOA: Kirklees 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boothroyd.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boothroyd.
- 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 Boothroyd based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Boothroyd.
- 2026/91163 - The West, 22, High Street, Westtown, Dewsbury, WF13 2PU
Erection of first floor extension and canopy with associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-27 - 2026/90991 - 5, Park Croft, Dewsbury, WF13 2LN
Erection of first floor extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-09 - - 5, Park Croft, Dewsbury, WF13 2LN
Erection of first floor extension to rear
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 5, Park Croft, Dewsbury, WF13 2LN
Erection of first floor rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 46, Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2JD
Erection of front extension and garage with storage space above, roof lift and erection of dormers to rear elevation and associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Crow Nest Park, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG
Listed Building Consent for removal of bandstand on Longcauseway and re-erection of bandstand at Crow Nest Park
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - 6, Oldroyd Way, Dewsbury, WF13 2JJ
Work to TPO(s) 06/92
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - 6, Oldroyd Way, Dewsbury, WF13 2JJ
Erection of extensions and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - land off, Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 2LL
Erection of boundary fence, flood lights and speed humps
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of Boothroyd in West Yorkshire
Boothroyd is a village situated to the west of Dewsbury within the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Its location may be relevant for those considering planning applications, as it is part of a diverse urban environment with various development opportunities. It sits within the Kirklees district.
Property prices in Boothroyd show an average sale price of £179,720, 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 Boothroyd a particularly low-crime area.
Boothroyd has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dewsbury Town Centre, Northfields. 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, Boothroyd 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 Boothroyd
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Boothroyd. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Boothroyd.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Boothroyd were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (12), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 44 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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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.