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Planning in Highburton

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About Highburton

Highburton, located within the township of Kirkburton in West Yorkshire, is situated approximately five miles southeast of Huddersfield. The area features a blend of densely populated housing estates and expanses of pastoral farmland, largely occupying the elevated terrain of Far Dene and Slant Gate. This mix of residential and rural spaces may impact local planning considerations and applications in the region.

Property prices in Highburton show an average sale price of £256,229, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Highburton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Highburton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Highburton has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highburton 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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Highburton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.