Highburton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Highburton, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £244,132 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale
- LSOA: Kirklees 051C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Highburton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highburton.
- 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 Highburton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Highburton.
- 2026/91164 - Busk Farm, 29, Northfield Lane, Highburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QT
Demolition of existing barn and erection of detached dwelling with detached garage and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-27 - 2026/90800 - 11, Oakland Court, Highburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0XF
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement detached garage with associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-23 - - 11, Oakland Court, Highburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0XF
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement detached garage with associated alterations
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - 2026/90684 - 61, Hallas Road, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QQ
Erection of extensions and alterations to front side and rear, raising of roof height and erection of front and rear dormers
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-10 - - 61, Hallas Road, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QQ
Erection of extensions and alterations to front side and rear, raising of roof height and erection of front and rear dormers
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 8, Springfield Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0NZ
Work to trees TPO 88/91 within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 36, Far Dene, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QU
Work to trees TPO 11/25 within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 60, Hallas Road, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QQ
Work to trees TPO 23/85
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-01
View full details - - Smiths Arms, 1, Town Gate, Highburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QP
Listed Building Consent for replacement of 9 timber framed windows (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-04-08
View full details - - 44, Town Gate, Highburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QP
Erection of single storey extension, alterations to roof and external alterations (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 20C, North Road, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0NX
Engineering operations to form vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-12-01
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A brief summary of Highburton in West Yorkshire
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 £244,132, 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 Highburton a particularly low-crime area.
Highburton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kirkburton, Highburton. 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 Highburton includes 7 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 Highburton
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Highburton. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Highburton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Highburton were tree works (15), full planning applications (6), amendments (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
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