How long do planning decisions take near Healey (WF17)?

The average planning decision time near Healey (WF17) 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 Healey (WF17)?

The planning approval rate near Healey (WF17) is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Healey (WF17)?

The most common type of planning application near Healey (WF17) is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Healey (WF17)?

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Healey (WF17), West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Healey (WF17), West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Healey (WF17) 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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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £199,662 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Kirklees
Parliamentary constituency: Dewsbury and Batley
LSOA: Kirklees 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Healey (WF17).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Healey (WF17).

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 Healey (WF17) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Healey (WF17).

2026/91127 - 23, Asquith Fields, White Lee, Batley, WF17 8FH
The proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The extension projects 4.5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.6m, the height of
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-23
2026/91133 - 23, Asquith Fields, White Lee, Batley, WF17 8FH
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of rear dormer and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-23
- 23, Asquith Fields, White Lee, Batley, WF17 8FH
The proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The extension projects 4.5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.6m, the height of
Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-23
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2026/90854 - 16, White Lee Side, Heckmondwike, WF16 9PD
Variation of condition 2 (plans) on previous permission 2025/91501 for demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage and erection of front and rear dormers
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-27
- 16, White Lee Side, Heckmondwike, WF16 9PD
Variation of condition 2 (plans) on previous permission 2025/91501 for demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage and erection of front and rear dormers
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-27
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- land off, Enfield Drive, Carlinghow, Batley, WF17 8DR
Permission in principle for erection of one dwelling
Status: Rejected | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-13
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- 7, Plover Drive, Healey, Batley, WF17 8BA
Erection of extensions and alterations to detached garage to form home office
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 16, Bevor Crescent, Heckmondwike, WF16 9AR
Erection of single and two storey rear extension and two storey side extension
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Land adj Healey Junior Infants and Nursery School, Healey Lane, Healey, Batley, WF17 8BN
Variation conditions 2 (plans), 13 (highway structures), 12 (road safety), 17 (landscape), 26 (levels) on previous permission 2024/91760 for erection of 19 dwelling houses with associated car parking,
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-23
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- 6, Crowther Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9LA
Erection of side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-01
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- 15, Fairfield Drive, Heckmondwike, WF16 9NR
Erection of dormer window to front
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-03
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- Land adj Healey Junior Infants and Nursery School, Healey Lane, Healey, Batley, WF17 8BN
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 17 (landscaping), 18 (solar array) and 21 (tree T10/bats) on previous permission 2024/91760 for erection of 19 dwellinghouses with associated car parking, l
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-24
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- Land Adjacent Healey Junior and Nursery School, Healey Lane, Batley, WF17 8BN
Discharge of details reserved by condition 15 (external materials) and 16 (retaining materials) on previous permission 2024/91760 for erection of 19 dwelling houses with associated car parking, landsc
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-01
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A brief summary of Healey (WF17) in West Yorkshire

Healey (WF17) is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Healey (WF17) show an average sale price of £199,662, 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 Healey (WF17) a particularly low-crime area.

Healey (WF17) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Birstall, Cross Bank. 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.

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Planning Activity in Healey (WF17)

In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Healey (WF17). Of these, 78% 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 Healey (WF17).

At 65 days on average, decisions near Healey (WF17) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Healey (WF17) were full planning applications (14), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 26% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.

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