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Planning in Huddersfield

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Around Huddersfield

Postcode districts

HD1 245 applications in the last 12 monthsHD4 157 applications in the last 12 monthsHD5 122 applications in the last 12 monthsHD2 156 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 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.

Property prices in Huddersfield show an average sale price of £256,229, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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