Golcar, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Golcar, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Golcar are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Golcar
Golcar is a picturesque village situated on a hillside overlooking the Colne Valley in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, England. Located just 3 miles west of Huddersfield and north of the River Colne and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Golcar offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Colne Valley
- LSOA: Kirklees 033C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Golcar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Golcar.
- 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 Golcar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Golcar.
- - 38, Botham Hall Road, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4RJ
Dead or Dangerous Tree to TPO 63/91/g1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 20, Thorpe Green Drive, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4QU
Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extensions and alterations
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - 2026/91257 - 57, Longfield Avenue, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4BT
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of replacement rear extension and application of render to existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-11 - 2026/91050 - 24-26, Grove Street, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4TS
Listed Building Consent for installation of replacement windows (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-15 - 2026/90986 - 25, Weavers Avenue, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4RR
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-09 - - 7, Leafield Avenue, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4TW
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage and single storey rear extension, including rendering of first floor of dwelling
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - 2026/90587 - 7, Leafield Avenue, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4TW
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage and single storey rear extension, including rendering of first floor of dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-27 - - adj, 61, Leymoor Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4SW
Prior notification for demolition of buildings
Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 57, Longfield Avenue, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4BT
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of replacement rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent, 84, Longwood Gate, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4US
Erection of two detached dwellings, formation of access, turning and parking areas and landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 14, Parkwood Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4TT
Erection of extension and alterations to existing outbuilding to create dwelling forming annex accommodation associated with 14, Parkwood Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4TT (Listed Building)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 14, Parkwood Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4TT
Listed Building Consent for erection of extension and alterations to existing outbuilding to create dwelling forming annex accommodation associated with 14, Parkwood Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 38, Longwood Gate, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4UP
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 5 , 6 (retaining wall) on previous permission 2023/91589 for erection of single storey garage with associated excavation and landscaping works
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Parkwood Methodist Church, Parkwood Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4TT
Erection of boundary fence (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 24, Parkwood Road, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4QW
Erection of detached garage and formation of vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Sycamore Grange, Sycamore Avenue, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD3 4ST
Prior notification for demolition of building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 32, Side Lane, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4SR
Erection of single storey side extension to create dwelling forming annex accommodan associated with 32, Side Lane, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4SR (Listed Building)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-03-22
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A brief summary of Golcar in West Yorkshire
Golcar is a picturesque village situated on a hillside overlooking the Colne Valley in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, England. Located just 3 miles west of Huddersfield and north of the River Colne and the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Golcar offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Golcar a particularly low-crime area.
Golcar has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Milnsbridge, Longwood Edge, Quarmby Fold, Wellhouse, Golcar, Linthwaite. 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, Golcar 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 Golcar
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Golcar. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Golcar.
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 Golcar were tree works (17), full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (12). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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