Earlsheaton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Earlsheaton, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Earlsheaton
Dewsbury is a historic market town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, positioned along the River Calder and the Calder and Hebble Navigation waterway. Once a thriving mill town during the 19th century, it is now the largest town in the Heavy Woollen District and has a population of 63,722 as of the 2021 Census. Its strategic location, west of Wakefield and south of Leeds, makes it a key area for planning applications and developments in the region.
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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 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Earlsheaton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Earlsheaton.
- 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 Earlsheaton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Earlsheaton.
- - Earlsheaton Post Office, 9, St Peters Parade, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8LW
Installation of an ATM
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - 2026/91158 - Earlsheaton Post Office, 9, St Peters Parade, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8LW
Advertisement Consent for erection of illuminated signs
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-27 - 2026/91157 - Earlsheaton Post Office, 9, St Peters Parade, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8LW
Installation of an ATM
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-27 - - Magma Ceramics, Low Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8BU
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 15 (Remediation Strategy) and 17 (Validation Report) on previous permission 2020/90988 for variation of condition 2 (plans and specifications) on previous p
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - 2026/91058 - Magma Ceramics, Low Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8BU
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 15 (Remediation Strategy) and 17 (Validation Report) on previous permission 2020/90988 for variation of condition 2 (plans and specifications) on previous p
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-16 - - Earlsheaton Medical Centre, 252, Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8AH
Erection of first floor extension with associated works
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 60, Sugar Lane, Dewsbury, WF12 7AL
Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension including loft conversion with rear dormer, dropped kerb and associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 130, Bywell Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7LL
Demolition of existing garage and erection of detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 1, Syke Grove, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8EY
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - adj, Headland House, 9, Headland Lane, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8JS
Discharge conditiions 11 and 12 (landscaping) on previous permission 2019/90263 for erection of 5 detached dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-11-02
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A brief summary of Earlsheaton in West Yorkshire
Dewsbury is a historic market town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, positioned along the River Calder and the Calder and Hebble Navigation waterway. Once a thriving mill town during the 19th century, it is now the largest town in the Heavy Woollen District and has a population of 63,722 as of the 2021 Census. Its strategic location, west of Wakefield and south of Leeds, makes it a key area for planning applications and developments in the region.
Property prices in Earlsheaton 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 Earlsheaton a particularly low-crime area.
Earlsheaton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dewsbury Town Centre, No data available for publication by HE. 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, Earlsheaton 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 Earlsheaton
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Earlsheaton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Earlsheaton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Earlsheaton were full planning applications (12), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.