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Planning in Honley

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Around Honley

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HD9 466 applications in the last 12 monthsHD7 201 applications in the last 12 monthsHD4 157 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Honley

Honley is a village located in the Holme Valley civil parish of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England, near Holmfirth and Huddersfield along the River Holme. With a population of 6,474 as of the 2011 Census, reflecting an increase of 577 since 2001, Honley presents opportunities for planning applications in a growing community with a rich historical backdrop. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,897. It sits within the Holme Valley district.

Property prices in Honley show an average sale price of £282,771, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Honley 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 Honley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

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

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