Holmfirth, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Holmfirth are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Holmfirth
Holmfirth, situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, lies 6 miles south of Huddersfield and 14 miles west of Barnsley, with the Peak District National Park just 2 miles to the southwest. Nestled in the picturesque Holme Valley at the confluence of the River Holme and Ribble, the town features charming stone-built cottages on the eastern slopes of the Pennine hills. Its location along the A635 and A6024 roads provides easy access for planning applications and development opportunities in this scenic area.
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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 055B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holmfirth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holmfirth.
- 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 Holmfirth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
579 planning applications found near Holmfirth.
- - 19A, Back Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 1HG
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 2026/91907 - 19A, Back Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 1HG
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-07-08 - 2026/91634 - Old Bridge Bakery, 15, Victoria Street, Holmfirth, HD9 7DF
Alterations to change window into French doors to provide access to new outdoor dining area on existing roof terrace (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 21, Hightown Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3HY
Installation of one rooflight to the front roof slope (within a Conservation Area)
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 26, Station Road, Holmfirth, HD9 1AB
Removal of existing dormer and installation of rooflights to front and rear with associated works (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - 2026/90871 - 26, Station Road, Holmfirth, HD9 1AB
Removal of existing dormer and installation of rooflights to front and rear with associated works (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-30 - - Land north of, 39, Hightown Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3HY
Erection of detached dwelling (part within a Conservation Area)
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 18, Cliff Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 1XE
Erection of front porch and single storey infill extension with associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - 2026/90754 - 18, Cliff Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 1XE
Erection of front porch and single storey infill extension with associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-17 - 2026/90614 - 130b, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Approved | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-03 - - 130b, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AS
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Land off, Woodhead Road, Brockholes, Holmfirth
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 13 (retaining walls), 15 (retaining walls (materials)), and 17 (surface water features in the Highway) on previous permission 2021/92206 for erection of 137
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 39, Hightown Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3HY
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Whinney Dene, West Field Lane, Wooldale, Holmfirth, HD9 1RD
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of building for holiday accommodation
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 16, Royd Mount, Holmfirth, HD9 2QZ
Dead or Dangerous Tree to TPO 06a/07/a1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 182 Huddersfield Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 3TP
Work to trees TPO HO1/71
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-01
View full details - - Victoria Court, 91, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JA
Erection of first floor extension and external fire escape steps with associated alterations (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 16, Royd Mount, Holmfirth, HD9 2QZ
Dead or Dangerous Tree to TPO 06a/07
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Holmfirth Indoor Market, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH
Proposed use of car park for an Open-Air Market three days per week including associated works (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 29, Cliff Road, Holmfirth, HD9 1UY
Discharge of details reserved by condition 4 on previous permission 2025/90752 for Erection of single storey front extension, replace existing balcony, external changes to windows and internal alterat
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-12
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A brief summary of Holmfirth in West Yorkshire
Holmfirth, situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, lies 6 miles south of Huddersfield and 14 miles west of Barnsley, with the Peak District National Park just 2 miles to the southwest. Nestled in the picturesque Holme Valley at the confluence of the River Holme and Ribble, the town features charming stone-built cottages on the eastern slopes of the Pennine hills. Its location along the A635 and A6024 roads provides easy access for planning applications and development opportunities in this scenic area.
Property prices in Holmfirth 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 Holmfirth a particularly low-crime area.
Holmfirth has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wooldale, Netherthong, Underbank, Holmfirth. 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 Holmfirth includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Holmfirth 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.
Planning Activity in Holmfirth
In the last 24 months, 201 planning applications were submitted near Holmfirth. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Holmfirth maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Holmfirth were tree works (78), full planning applications (67), discharge of conditions (16). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 189 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 7 were dismissed (13% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 84 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 99 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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