Drighlington, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Drighlington, West Yorkshire.
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About Drighlington
Drighlington is a village and civil parish located in the City of Leeds metropolitan district, West Yorkshire, England. Situated 5 miles south-west of Leeds and 4 miles south-east of Bradford, Drighlington, often referred to as "Drig," has a population of 5,528 according to the 2011 census. This growing community is an important area for planning applications, reflecting its strategic location and residential development potential.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £184,239 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Spen Valley
- LSOA: Kirklees 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Drighlington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Drighlington.
- 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 Drighlington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Drighlington.
- - 63 Walton Drive Drighlington BD11 1JN
Part single-storey, part two-storey extension to front and side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 22 Winterfell Road Drighlington Bradford BD11 1EG
Retrospective application for outbuilding to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 22 Winterfell Road Drighlington Bradford BD11 1EG
Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for a detached outbuilding to the rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 75 Kingsdale Gardens Drighlington Bradford BD11 1EZ
Two storey side extension with dormer windows to front and rear and replacement garage, demolition of existing garage; single storey rear extension; dormer window to rear and additional rooflight to t
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Muddy Boots Nursery The Stables Hodgson Lane Drighlington Bradford BD11 1BJ
Erection of tipi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - The Manor House 1 King Street Drighlington Bradford BD11 1LW
Retrospective application for three illuminated signs and one non-illuminated sign
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 34 Paddock Drive Drighlington Bradford BD11 1LB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 7 Moorside Avenue Drighlington Bradford BD11 1HH
First floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 34 Moorside View Drighlington Bradford BD11 1HN
Alterations including part single storey part two storey extension to front; demolition of conservatory to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Drighlington in West Yorkshire
Drighlington is a village and civil parish located in the City of Leeds metropolitan district, West Yorkshire, England. Situated 5 miles south-west of Leeds and 4 miles south-east of Bradford, Drighlington, often referred to as "Drig," has a population of 5,528 according to the 2011 census. This growing community is an important area for planning applications, reflecting its strategic location and residential development potential.
Property prices in Drighlington show an average sale price of £184,239, 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 Drighlington a particularly low-crime area.
Drighlington has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Drighlington 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 Drighlington
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Drighlington. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Drighlington.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Drighlington were full planning applications (10), amendments (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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