Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · Town
About Huddersfield
Huddersfield, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, is the largest settlement and administrative centre of the district. Nestled in the foothills of the Pennines, the town features the confluence of the River Holme and the River Colne to the south, which subsequently connects to the River Calder on the northeastern outskirts. This geographical context may impact planning applications, particularly regarding flood risk and land use in the area.
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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: Huddersfield
- LSOA: Kirklees 034C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Huddersfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Huddersfield.
- 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 Huddersfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
97 planning applications found near Huddersfield.
- - adj, Huddersfield Open Market, Brook Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RY
Discharge of details reserved by condition 7 (security and crime prevention measures) on previous permission 2025/93197 for erection of free standing single storey structure to be used as a temporary
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Alice In Groomingland, 7, Beast Market, Huddersfield, HD1 1QF
Listed Building Consent for installation of non-illuminated sign (within a Conservation Area)
Type: Heritage | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - 2026/91148 - Queensgate Market, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2UJ
Advertisement Consent for erection of illuminated signs (Listed Buildings within a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-24 - 2026/91065 - Queensgate Market, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2UJ
Discharge of details reserved by condition 5 (external door/windows) and 11 (external stairs/balustrade) on previous permission 2024/90270 for Listed Building Consent for demolition, alteration, refur
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-17 - - Queensgate Market, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2UJ
Discharge of details reserved by condition 5 (external door/windows) and 11 (external stairs/balustrade) on previous permission 2024/90270 for Listed Building Consent for demolition, alteration, refur
Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - 2026/91066 - Turnbridge Mills, Quay Street, Huddersfield, HD1 6QT
Non material amendment to previous permission 2025/91122 for redevelopment of site for mixed-use E(g) (i, ii and iii) and B8 including: demolition of buildings and re-cladding of southern elevation of
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-16 - - Turnbridge Mills, Quay Street, Huddersfield, HD1 6QT
Non material amendment to previous permission 2025/91122 for redevelopment of site for mixed-use E(g) (i, ii and iii) and B8 including: demolition of buildings and re-cladding of southern elevation of
Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - 2026/91034 - University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 (drainage), 7 (Phase II Site Investigation) on previous permission 2026/90009 for provision of new landscaping scheme on the site of the former f
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-14 - - University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 (drainage), 7 (Phase II Site Investigation) on previous permission 2026/90009 for provision of new landscaping scheme on the site of the former f
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - 2026/91009 - 4-6, Kirkgate, Huddersfield, HD1 1QH
Listed Building Consent for roof repairs including re-use and replacement of slates, new underlay, battens and leadwork; replacement rainwater goods; repointing and masonry repairs; chimney repairs; a
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-10 - - J L Brierley, Turnbridge Mills, Quay Street, Huddersfield, HD1 6QT
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 5 , 6 , 7, 8 (Demolition Works), 9 (new walls/other structures), 14 (electricity substation ), 18 (Phase II Intrusive Site Investigation Report ), 23 (drain
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - 2026/90946 - J L Brierley, Turnbridge Mills, Quay Street, Huddersfield, HD1 6QT
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 5 , 6 , 7, 8 (Demolition Works), 9 (new walls/other structures), 14 (electricity substation ), 18 (Phase II Intrusive Site Investigation Report ), 23 (drain
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-02 - 2026/90933 - Huddersfield Railway Station, St George's Square, Huddersfield, HD1 1JB
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 2 (materials), 5 (CIMP) on previous permission 2021/91328 for Listed Building Consent for demolition of roofs B and C; demolition of two bays of roof A at t
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-01 - - Huddersfield Railway Station, St George's Square, Huddersfield, HD1 1JB
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 2 (materials), 5 (CIMP) on previous permission 2021/91328 for Listed Building Consent for demolition of roofs B and C; demolition of two bays of roof A at t
Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - J L Brierley, Turnbridge Mills, Quay Street, Huddersfield, HD1 6QT
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 5 (Building Recording), 6 (Demo Method Statement), 7 (Chimney Method Statement), 8 (new walls and/or other structures adjacent chimney) on previous permissi
Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - 2026/90889 - J L Brierley, Turnbridge Mills, Quay Street, Huddersfield, HD1 6QT
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 5 (Building Recording), 6 (Demo Method Statement), 7 (Chimney Method Statement), 8 (new walls and/or other structures adjacent chimney) on previous permissi
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-30 - - HSBC, 2, Cloth Hall Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2EG
Conversion and extension of sixth floor plant room to form communal space/office, external alterations including new access door openings, replacement windows including recladding and new window openi
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - 2026/90805 - Kingsgate Centre, King Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2QB
Variation of condition 2 (plans) on previous permission 2024/93213 for remodelling of facade to form new shopfronts serving proposed internal restaurants and new external ducts to serve restaurant uni
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-23 - - Kingsgate Centre, King Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2QB
Variation of condition 2 (plans) on previous permission 2024/93213 for remodelling of facade to form new shopfronts serving proposed internal restaurants and new external ducts to serve restaurant uni
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - 2026/90794 - Piazza Centre, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 19 (travel plan), 20 (strategic service management plan) on previous permission for variation of condition 2 (plans and specifications) on previous permissi
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-20
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A brief summary of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire
Huddersfield, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, is the largest settlement and administrative centre of the district. Nestled in the foothills of the Pennines, the town features the confluence of the River Holme and the River Colne to the south, which subsequently connects to the River Calder on the northeastern outskirts. This geographical context may impact planning applications, particularly regarding flood risk and land use in the area.
Property prices in Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield a particularly low-crime area.
Huddersfield has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Greenhead Park, Huddersfield Town Centre, Birkby, Edgerton, Springwood. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield
In the last 24 months, 133 planning applications were submitted near Huddersfield. Of these, 59% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Huddersfield.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Huddersfield were discharge of conditions (32), full planning applications (29), advertising consent (15).
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 103 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 13 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 111 applications
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