Hepworth, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hepworth, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hepworth are administered by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. View the full Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hepworth
Hepworth is a picturesque village located within the Holme Valley civil parish in the Kirklees metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, England. Situated southeast of Holmfirth and southwest of Jackson Bridge, Hepworth offers a charming rural setting that may influence local planning considerations and community developments.
District: Holme Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £282,771 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Colne Valley
- LSOA: Kirklees 059G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hepworth.
- 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 Hepworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Hepworth.
- 2026/91722 - Roisel, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth, HD9 1TL
Erection of extensions to front, side and rear, raising of eaves and ridge height and associated alterations, widening of driveway and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-23 - 2026/90826 - The Gate House, Sheffield Road, Jackson Bridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7HS
Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey rear extension with associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-25 - - The Gate House, Sheffield Road, Jackson Bridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7HS
Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey rear extension with associated alterations
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Holy Trinity Church, Dean Bridge Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth, HD9 1TR
Work to trees TPO 07/99 within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Hepworth Junior And Infant School, Main Gate, Hepworth, Holmfirth, HD9 1TJ
Certificate of lawfulness for existing works to modernise foul and surface water drainage system from a septic tank system (within a Conservation Area)
Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Land off, Butt Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth, HD9 1HT
Overhead lines
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Little Glen Cottage, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth, HD9 1TL
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Butchers Arms, 38, Town Gate, Hepworth, Holmfirth, HD9 1TE
Change of use and alterations to convert first floor to ancillary residential accommodation and additional dining/community meeting space and alterations to convert bathroom at second floor level to s
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Butchers Arms, 38, Town Gate, Hepworth, Holmfirth, HD9 1TE
Listed Building Consent for change of use and alterations to convert first floor to ancillary residential accommodation and additional dining/community meeting space and alterations to convert bathroo
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 2, Town Gate, Hepworth, Holmfirth, HD9 1TE
Work to Tree(s) within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Larks House Cottage, Meal Hill Lane, Jackson Bridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7HS
Demolition of existing porch and erection of single storey front extension and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-09-27
View full details - - The Gate House, Sheffield Road, Jackson Bridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7HS
The proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The extension projects 8m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.4m, the height of t
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - 1, Larks House Barn, Sheffield Road, Jackson Bridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7HS
Change of use of land to domestic garden and erection of summerhouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2017-05-29
View full details - - 1, Larks House Barn, Meal Hill Lane, Jackson Bridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7HS
Erection of summer house to rear
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2017-03-21
View full details - - Larks House Farm, Meal Hill Lane, Jackson Bridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7HS
Erection of first floor and single storey side extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2015-11-17
View full details - - 1, Larks House Barn, Meal Hill Lane, Jackson Bridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7HS
Erection of detached garages
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2015-01-13
View full details - - 1, Larks House Barn, Meal Hill Lane, Jackson Bridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7HS
Non material amendment to previous permission 2013/91065 for erection of one double and one single garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2013-08-28
View full details - - 2, Larks House Barn, Meal Hill Lane, Jackson Bridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7HS
Erection of garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2013-08-28
View full details - - Larks House Barn, Meal Hill Lane, Jackson Bridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7HS
Erection of one double and a single garage on redundant land to serve 1 Larks House Barn and Lark House Farm
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2013-04-02
View full details - - Meal Hill House, Sheffield Road, Jackson Bridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7HS
Erection of agricultural store and installation of solar panels to roof
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2011-06-20
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A brief summary of Hepworth in West Yorkshire
Hepworth is a picturesque village located within the Holme Valley civil parish in the Kirklees metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, England. Situated southeast of Holmfirth and southwest of Jackson Bridge, Hepworth offers a charming rural setting that may influence local planning considerations and community developments. It sits within the Holme Valley district.
Property prices in Hepworth show an average sale price of £282,771, 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 Hepworth a particularly low-crime area.
Hepworth has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hepworth, Butterley, Totties. 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 Hepworth includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Hepworth
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Hepworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hepworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Hepworth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hepworth were full planning applications (7), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 30% 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, 18 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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- New Mill planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.