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Planning in Lepton Edge

Approved
96%
24 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

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

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Around Lepton Edge

Postcode districts

WF4 246 applications in the last 12 monthsHD8 343 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 Lepton Edge

Lepton Edge is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Lepton Edge show an average sale price of £218,855, 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 Lepton Edge 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, Lepton Edge 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 Lepton Edge, 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, 34 planning applications were submitted near Lepton Edge. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (7). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lepton Edge?
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Lepton Edge. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lepton Edge?
The average planning decision time near Lepton Edge is 99 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 Lepton Edge?
The planning approval rate near Lepton Edge is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lepton Edge?
The most common type of planning application near Lepton Edge is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lepton Edge?
You can search and track planning applications near Lepton Edge on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.