Hartshead Moor Top, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hartshead Moor Top, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hartshead Moor Top are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hartshead Moor Top
Hartshead Moor Top is a hamlet in West Yorkshire, situated along the A643 between Brighouse and Cleckheaton, and in proximity to the Hartshead Moor services on the M62 motorway. Notably, this area is marked by a tragic historical event from 1974, when a Provisional Irish Republican Army attack resulted in the deaths of twelve individuals, a tragedy commemorated by a plaque at the west-bound service station entrance. For those researching planning applications, Hartshead Moor Top's location and historical significance may influence future developments in this region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £243,194 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Spen Valley
- LSOA: Kirklees 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hartshead Moor Top.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hartshead Moor Top.
- 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 Hartshead Moor Top based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Hartshead Moor Top.
- 2026/90963 - 3, The Copse, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6NE
Dead or Dangerous Tree to TPO 03/13 within a conservation area
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-07 - - 3, The Copse, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6NE
Dead or Dangerous Tree to TPO 03/13 within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - 2026/90832 - 55, Foldings Road, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6DF
Erection of single storey rear extension, conversion of existing outbuildings into living space and associated internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-25 - - 55, Foldings Road, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6DF
Erection of single storey rear extension, conversion of existing outbuildings into living space and associated internal alterations
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - 2026/90812 - 1, The Copse, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6NE
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Approved | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-23 - - 1, The Copse, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6NE
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 20, Old Popplewell Lane, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6DN
Erection of single storey front and first floor side extensions with associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 161, Scholes Lane, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6LY
Work to Tree(s) within a Conservation Area
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - adj, 16a, Town Gate, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6ET
Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey dwelling with front and rear dormers
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 1, The Copse, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6NE
Work to tree(s) within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - 47, Oddfellows Street, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6NX
Erection of first floor side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - Oldfield Nook, 171, Scholes Lane, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6LY
Discharge conditions 5 (Remediation Strategy), 6 (Remediation), 7 (Validation Report) on previous permission 2016/90646 for erection of 4 detached dwellings (within the curtilage of a Listed Building
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of Hartshead Moor Top in West Yorkshire
Hartshead Moor Top is a hamlet in West Yorkshire, situated along the A643 between Brighouse and Cleckheaton, and in proximity to the Hartshead Moor services on the M62 motorway. Notably, this area is marked by a tragic historical event from 1974, when a Provisional Irish Republican Army attack resulted in the deaths of twelve individuals, a tragedy commemorated by a plaque at the west-bound service station entrance. For those researching planning applications, Hartshead Moor Top's location and historical significance may influence future developments in this region.
Property prices in Hartshead Moor Top show an average sale price of £243,194, 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 Hartshead Moor Top a particularly low-crime area.
Hartshead Moor Top has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hartshead Moor Top, Scholes. 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, Hartshead Moor Top 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 Hartshead Moor Top
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Hartshead Moor Top. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hartshead Moor Top maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hartshead Moor Top were full planning applications (8), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.