Dalton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dalton, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dalton are administered by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. View the full Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dalton
Dalton is a suburb located one mile east of Huddersfield town centre in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire. Nestled between Moldgreen, Rawthorpe, and Kirkheaton, this area presents a blend of residential and community developments, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 518
District: Huddersfield
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £244,132 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Huddersfield
- LSOA: Kirklees 035D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dalton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dalton.
- 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 Dalton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Dalton.
- 2026/91298 - 2A, Harwood Close, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8EH
Work to trees TPO 07/97
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 2A, Harwood Close, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8EH
Work to trees TPO 07/97
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 41, Dyson Street, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9LT
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of side extension and outbuilding
Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - 2026/91252 - 41, Dyson Street, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9LT
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of side extension and outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-08 - - Greenfields Family Centre, Dalton Green Lane, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9TR
Erection of side extensions and associated alterations
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - 2026/90820 - Greenfields Family Centre, Dalton Green Lane, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9TR
Erection of side extensions and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-25 - - 26, Kingston Avenue, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9HH
Erection of sIngle storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - 2026/90632 - 90, Greenhead Lane, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8EB
Erection of first floor extension and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-06 - - 90, Greenhead Lane, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8EB
Erection of first floor extension and associated alterations
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 392, Wakefield Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8DY
Work to trees TPO 98/90
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 26, Far View Bank, Almondbury, Huddersfield, HD5 8EP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single storey side extension
Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - rear of, 14, Lincroft Avenue, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8DS
Erection of detached dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 37, Greenhead Lane, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8EE
Erection of two storey front extension and single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 541, Wakefield Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9XW
Erection of outbuilding to incorporate living accommodation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 541, Wakefield Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9XW
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed removal of existing garage and erection of detached building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 444, Wakefield Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8PS
Re-orientation of roof and associated external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 11, Greenhead Avenue, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8EA
Confirmation of compliance of conditions on previous permission 2016/91975 for erection of three dwellings
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Land at, Forest Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8EU
Certificate of lawfulness to confirm valid commencement of erection of one dwelling approved under 2016/90951 for erection of 27 dwellings and ancillary works within the 3 year time limit given in con
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 14, Lincroft Avenue, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8DS
Erection of single storey side and rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - 10, Harwood Close, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8EH
Work to TPO tree
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-02-02
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A brief summary of Dalton in West Yorkshire
Dalton is a suburb located one mile east of Huddersfield town centre in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire. Nestled between Moldgreen, Rawthorpe, and Kirkheaton, this area presents a blend of residential and community developments, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 518. It sits within the Huddersfield district.
Property prices in Dalton show an average sale price of £244,132, 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 Dalton a particularly low-crime area.
Dalton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Almondbury. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Dalton includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dalton 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 Dalton
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Dalton. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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 Dalton.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Dalton were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (8), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 44% 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, 41 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.