Denby Dale, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Denby Dale, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Denby Dale are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Denby Dale
Denby Dale is a village and civil parish located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Situated 8 miles north-west of Barnsley and 10 miles south-east of Huddersfield, this area may offer potential for various planning applications, reflecting its strategic position within the region.
Population: 16,632 (2021)
District: Kirklees
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Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale
- LSOA: Kirklees 054A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Denby Dale.
- 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 Denby Dale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
370 planning applications found near Denby Dale.
- - 335B, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8RT
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use reverting back to residential from commercial
Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - 2026/91742 - 335B, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8RT
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use reverting back to residential from commercial
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-25 - - Inkerman House, 190, Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8TS
Dead or Dangerous Trees to TPO DD2/51
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 2026/91620 - Inkerman House, 190, Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8TS
Dead or Dangerous Trees to TPO DD2/51
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-11 - 2026/91300 - 274, Cumberworth Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8QS
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 3 (Phase I Desk Study Report) and 4 (Phase II Intrusive Site Investigation Report) on previous permission 2025/92634 for demolition of existing dwelling, ga
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 274, Cumberworth Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8QS
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 3 (Phase I Desk Study Report) and 4 (Phase II Intrusive Site Investigation Report) on previous permission 2025/92634 for demolition of existing dwelling, ga
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 12A, Bank Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8QP
Works to Trees TPO(s) 11/80
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - 2026/91291 - 12A, Bank Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8QP
Works to Trees TPO(s) 11/80
Status: Refused | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 373, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8RP
Demolition of existing workshop and erection of larger workshop
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - 2026/90629 - 35, Sunnybank, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8TJ
Erection of single storey side extension and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-05 - - 35, Sunnybank, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8TJ
Erection of single storey side extension and associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Denby Dale News, 337-339, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8RT
Change of use and alterations to convert from retail to micro bar (sui generis) with beer garden to rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 291, Cumberworth Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8RU
Erection of single storey side extension and extend front garage with balcony
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 44, Kenyon Bank, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8TF
Demolition of existing garage and erection of two storey side extension with single storey rear extension including roof terrace
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - York House, 198, Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8TS
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 2 (AIA), 3 (AMS), 4 (external materials), 5 (landscape), 8 (boundary treatment) on previous permission 2025/90261 for reserved matters application persuant
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 150a, Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8QW
Erection of two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 15, Inkerman Way, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8UU
Erection of single storey front extension and new steps
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 2, Bank Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8QP
Work to trees TPO 11/80/t14
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Drive, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8UZ
Change of use and alterations to convert from place of worship to a community workshop and café, erection of external teaching space, external seating area and installation of temporary container stor
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 7, Station Road, Denby Dale, HD8 8GE
Dead or Dangerous Tree to TPO 12/16
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-10-27
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A brief summary of Denby Dale in West Yorkshire
Denby Dale is a village and civil parish located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Situated 8 miles north-west of Barnsley and 10 miles south-east of Huddersfield, this area may offer potential for various planning applications, reflecting its strategic position within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 16,632 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Kirklees district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Denby Dale a particularly low-crime area.
Denby Dale has one conservation area within its boundaries: Upper Denby. 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 Denby Dale includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Denby Dale
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Denby Dale. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Denby Dale.
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 Denby Dale were tree works (40), full planning applications (26), amendments (8). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 80 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 58 applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.