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Planning in Chidswell

Decided by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Chidswell

Postcode districts

WF17 205 applications in the last 12 monthsWF12 126 applications in the last 12 monthsWF5 56 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 Chidswell

Chidswell is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chidswell area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Chidswell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Chidswell has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chidswell 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 Chidswell, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.