How long do planning decisions take near Lepton Edge?

The average planning decision time near Lepton Edge is 97 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

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 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lepton Edge?

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Lepton Edge, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lepton Edge, West Yorkshire.

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About Lepton Edge

Lepton is a village situated in the Kirkburton civil parish within the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, England. Located approximately 4.25 miles east of Huddersfield along the A642 road, Lepton lies at an elevation of 120 metres above the town centre, directly north of the expansive Lepton Great Wood. This picturesque setting offers potential for various planning applications in a growing community.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £250,889 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wakefield
Parliamentary constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale
LSOA: Wakefield 035A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lepton Edge.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lepton Edge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lepton Edge.

- The Old Pump House, Wakefield Road, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0LY
Erection of first floor side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-03-21
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A brief summary of Lepton Edge in West Yorkshire

Property prices in Lepton Edge show an average sale price of £250,889, 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 Lepton Edge a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Lepton Edge

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Lepton Edge. The average decision time was 97 days.

With an average of 97 days, decisions near Lepton Edge take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Lepton Edge were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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