How long do planning decisions take near Greenside?

The average planning decision time near Greenside is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Greenside?

The planning approval rate near Greenside is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Greenside?

The most common type of planning application near Greenside is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Greenside?

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Greenside, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Greenside, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Greenside are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Kirklees
Parliamentary constituency: Huddersfield
LSOA: Kirklees 044D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Greenside.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greenside.

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 Greenside based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Greenside.

- 7, Woburn Drive, Waterloo, Huddersfield, HD5 0AQ
Non material amendment to previous permission 2025/93073 for erection of first floor side extension and associated works
Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-19
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2026/90780 - 7, Woburn Drive, Waterloo, Huddersfield, HD5 0AQ
Non material amendment to previous permission 2025/93073 for erection of first floor side extension and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-19
- 140, Greenlea Court, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8QB
Erection of rear extension and associated alterations
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-06
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- 14, Round Wood Avenue, Waterloo, Huddersfield, HD5 9XS
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-02
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- 2, Canby Grove, Waterloo, Huddersfield, HD5 8QE
Erection of single storey side extension
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Harveys Drive Through, Waterloo Road, Waterloo, Huddersfield, HD5 0AH
Change of use from hot food takeaway with drive-through (Sui Generis) to coffee shop with drive-through (Class E) and associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-30
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- Waterloo Inn, 609, Wakefield Road, Waterloo, Huddersfield, HD5 9XP
Alterations to former public house to form 2 retail units
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-04-16
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A brief summary of Greenside in West Yorkshire

Greenside is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Greenside a particularly low-crime area.

Greenside has one conservation area within its boundaries: Almondbury. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Greenside 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.

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Planning Activity in Greenside

In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Greenside. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Greenside.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Greenside slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Greenside were full planning applications (25), tree works (10), amendments (6). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 47 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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