Gomersal, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gomersal, West Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Gomersal are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gomersal
Gomersal is a town located in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, England, positioned south of Bradford and southwest of Leeds. It lies near the River Spen and is part of the Heavy Woollen District, making it a notable area for those interested in planning applications related to local development and heritage.
District: Kirklees
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £198,800 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Spen Valley
- LSOA: Kirklees 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gomersal.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gomersal.
- 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 Gomersal based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Gomersal.
- - 29, Pollard Way, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4PR
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension and front porch
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - 2026/90904 - Red House Museum, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JP
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 5 (estate fencing), 6 (entrance gates), 7 (boundary wall and gate), 8 (arched door and circular windows), 10 (ventilation and extraction), 11 (roof tiles),
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-31 - - Fir Dene, Fusden Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4SZ
Works to Trees TPO(s) SP1/51
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - 2026/90638 - Fir Dene, Fusden Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4SZ
Works to Trees TPO(s) SP1/51
Status: Approved | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-05 - - St Aidans Court, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4LB
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - West House, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4AU
Erection of residential development for 9 dwellings with associated works (within the curtilage of a Listed Building)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Cross House, 364, Oxford Road, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4JZ
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-16
View full details - - rear of, 23 to 43, Moor Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4LF
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 10 (Phase II Intrusive Site Investigation Report), 11 (Remediation Strategy), 14(a) (coal mining activity), 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 (drainage), 21 (CEMP), 23 (es
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 53, Moor Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4LF
Erection of 2 storey side extension and porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Rear of, 23 to 43, Moor Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4LF
Reserved matters application pursuant to outline permission 2023/92079 for erection of residential development of 10 dwellings, demolition of existing extension at 27 Moor Lane, widening of existing a
Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 7, West Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4DL
Installation of external staircase to detached garage (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 15, Pollard Avenue, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4PP
Work to TPO(s) SP2/70
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - School Of Dance And Performing Arts, 61-63, Moor Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4LF
Discharge of details reserved by condition 10 (Electric Vehicle Charging Point) on previous permission 2022/93344 for conversion and extension of existing building to form 10 one-bedroom apartments an
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 24, Woodlands Crescent, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4SP
Erection of single storey side and rear extensions with associated alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Land adj, 7, West Lane, Gomersal, BD19 4DL
Variation of condition 2 (plans) on previous permission 2021/94165 for erection of four dwellings with ancillary garages and associated landscaping works (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Rear of 23 to 43 Moor Lane, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4LF
Outline application for erection of residential development of 10 dwellings, demolition of existing extension at 27 Moor Lane, widening of existing access and realignment of boundary walls.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Gomersal in West Yorkshire
Gomersal is a town located in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, England, positioned south of Bradford and southwest of Leeds. It lies near the River Spen and is part of the Heavy Woollen District, making it a notable area for those interested in planning applications related to local development and heritage. It sits within the Kirklees district.
Property prices in Gomersal show an average sale price of £198,800, 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 Gomersal a particularly low-crime area.
Gomersal has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Gomersal, Little Gomersal. 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 Gomersal includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gomersal 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 Gomersal
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Gomersal. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Gomersal.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Gomersal slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Gomersal were full planning applications (14), tree works (4), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
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