Holmbridge, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holmbridge, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Holmbridge are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Holmbridge
Holmbridge is a quaint village located along the A6024, approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Holmfirth and 8 miles south of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire. Situated within the Holme Valley parish and the Kirklees metropolitan borough, Holmbridge offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments.
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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 053G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holmbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holmbridge.
- 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 Holmbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Holmbridge.
- - Holmside Farm, Woodhead Road, Holme, Holmfirth, HD9 2RX
Demolition of buildings and erection of detached dwelling, including associated residential curtilage, parking, access and landscaping works
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - UNDERHILL WOODHEAD ROAD HOLME HOLMFIRTH KIRKLEES HD9 2QE
T1 - Silver Birch - Fell as it is mostly dead. T2 - Horse Chestnut - Thin by 20% as it is very dense, we have done this previously years ago to open up and allow more light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - Keepers Cottage, 18, Brownhill Lane, Holmbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 2QW
Erection of two storey detached store/workshop building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 303, Woodhead Road, Holme, Holmfirth, HD9 2QE
Demolition of existing conservatory and side porch and erection of orangery style rear extension and open oak framed front porch and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2022-04-01
View full details - - 301, Woodhead Road, Holme, Holmfirth, HD9 2QE
Discharge conditions 6 (drainage), 7 (EDS), 8 (habitat) on previous permission 2016/94282 for demolition of existing bungalow and erection of new dwelling with detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2017-11-09
View full details - - 301, Woodhead Road, Holme, Holmfirth, HD9 2QE
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single storey extensions, detached garage and outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2017-06-14
View full details - - 301, Woodhead Road, Holme, Holmfirth, HD9 2QE
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of new dwelling with detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2016-12-19
View full details - - Nearcliffe Croft, 305A, Woodhead Road, Holme, Holmfirth, HD9 2QE
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of detached garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2014-06-24
View full details - - 307, Woodhead Road, Holme, Holmfirth, HD9 2QE
Erection of first floor extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2014-05-02
View full details - - Foxgloves, 307, Woodhead Road, Holme, Holmfirth, HD9 2QE
Erection of two storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2013-01-25
View full details - - 309, Woodhead Road, Holme, Holmfirth, HD9 2QE
Alterations to convert garage to games room and erection of car port
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2008-11-10
View full details - - 305A,WOODHEAD ROAD,HOLME,HOLMFIRTH,HD9 2QE
ERECTION OF SINGLE AND TWO STOREY EXTENSIONS WITH FLAT ROOF TERRACE
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2007-10-23
View full details - - MOSSFIELD,309 WOODHEAD ROAD,HOLME,HOLMFIRTH,HD9 2QE
ERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION SUPPORTED BY PIERS WITH BALCONY OVER AND EXTENSION TO DECKING
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2007-03-08
View full details - - 309 WOODHEAD ROAD, HOLME, HUDDERSFIELD, HD7 1QE.
DEMOLITION OF DWELLING AND DETACHED GARAGE AND ERECTION OF DETACHED DWELLING WITH INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2001-09-19
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A brief summary of Holmbridge in West Yorkshire
Holmbridge is a quaint village located along the A6024, approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Holmfirth and 8 miles south of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire. Situated within the Holme Valley parish and the Kirklees metropolitan borough, Holmbridge offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Holmbridge 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 Holmbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Holmbridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Holme, Hinchcliffe Mill. 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 Holmbridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rake Dike SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. 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 Holmbridge
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Holmbridge. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Holmbridge.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Holmbridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Holmbridge were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 18% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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