How long do planning decisions take near Kirklees?

The average planning decision time near Kirklees is 57 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 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kirklees?

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Kirklees, Greater Manchester Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kirklees, Greater Manchester.

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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.

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Area Information

Admin district: Bury
Parliamentary constituency: Bury North
LSOA: Bury 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kirklees.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirklees.

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 Kirklees based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Kirklees.

- 10 Pickering Close, Bury, BL8 1UE
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2026-02-06
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- 211 Scobell Street, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3DE
Loft conversion with side dormers; Change rear conservatory into open plan with a flat roof and new doors
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-12-10
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- 6 Booth Close, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3BU
Attached single storey open sided gazebo/garden room canopy structure at side/rear with decking
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Land off Church Street & Scobell Street,Tottington, Bury, BL8 3DE
Outline application for erection of up to 275 no. units with associated car parking, landscaping and infrastructure works (access only to be considered)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bury | Date: 2025-02-25
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- 6 Royds Close, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3QD
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2024-07-08
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- 29 Chestnut Avenue, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3EE
Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission 69372 for part single/part two storey extension at rear and first floor extension at side: Change the approved ground floor study window t
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-08-11
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- 18 Deacons Crescent, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3DW
Replacement of existing conservatory with single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-03-30
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- 29 Chestnut Avenue, Tottington, Bury, BL8 3EE
Part single/Part two storey extension at rear and First floor extension at side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bury | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Kirklees in Greater Manchester

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kirklees a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Kirklees

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Kirklees. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kirklees may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Kirklees slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Kirklees were full planning applications (19), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 68% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.

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