Flockton Green, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Flockton Green, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Flockton Green are administered by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. View the full Wakefield Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Flockton Green
Flockton, situated in the civil parish of Kirkburton within Kirklees, West Yorkshire, is a village located midway between Huddersfield and Wakefield. As of 2020, the area, including Flockton Green, had an estimated population of 2,107, making it a quaint yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £218,855 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wakefield
- Parliamentary constituency: Normanton and Hemsworth
- LSOA: Wakefield 032A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Flockton Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Flockton Green.
- 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 Flockton Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Flockton Green.
- 2026/91817 - Low Farm, Wakefield Road, Grange Moor, Huddersfield, WF4 4BB
Discharge of details reservec by condition 19 (WSI) on previous permission 2021/93644 for erection and operation of grid-connected solar photovoltaic farm to supply up to 49.9MW, with ancillary infras
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-30 - 2026/91090 - 11, Hazel Grove, Flockton, Huddersfield, WF4 4DG
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-20 - - The Ark, 257, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, WF4 4AL
Work to trees TPO 65/90
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 3, Manordale Close, Flockton, Huddersfield, WF4 4SX
Demolition of existing conservatory, closure of existing external door and widening of existing patio doors to accommodate wider bi-folding doors, including glass balustrade and associated works
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 21, Rosedale Close, Flockton, Huddersfield, WF4 4FP
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 284, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Huddersfield, WF4 4AJ
Erection of single storey rear extension, alterations to convert garage to living accommodation and erection of detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-24
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A brief summary of Flockton Green in West Yorkshire
Flockton, situated in the civil parish of Kirkburton within Kirklees, West Yorkshire, is a village located midway between Huddersfield and Wakefield. As of 2020, the area, including Flockton Green, had an estimated population of 2,107, making it a quaint yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Property prices in Flockton Green show an average sale price of £218,855, 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 Flockton Green a particularly low-crime area.
Flockton Green has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hope Pit, 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Flockton Green includes 4 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 Flockton Green
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Flockton Green. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 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 Flockton Green.
The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Flockton Green were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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