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Planning in Kirklees

Approved
93%
64 of 67 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kirklees in the last 24 months, from Bury Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Kirklees

Kirklees is a metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England, encompassing ten towns, including Huddersfield, Dewsbury, and Batley. Governed by Kirklees Council, the borough had a population of 422,500 as of 2011, making it the third-largest metropolitan district in Yorkshire by area. This region presents a diverse landscape for planning applications, reflecting its vibrant urban centres and surrounding communities.

Property prices in Kirklees show an average sale price of £270,594, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Kirklees 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, Kirklees 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 Kirklees, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Kirklees. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (47), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kirklees?
In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Kirklees. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kirklees?
The average planning decision time near Kirklees is 61 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Kirklees?
The planning approval rate near Kirklees is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kirklees?
The most common type of planning application near Kirklees is full planning applications, with 47 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kirklees?
You can search and track planning applications near Kirklees on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.