Lindley, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lindley, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lindley are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lindley
Lindley is a suburban area located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, approximately 2 miles northwest of Huddersfield town centre. This proximity to Huddersfield makes it a relevant location for planning applications, as it benefits from both urban amenities and a residential community atmosphere.
District: Kirklees
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £256,229 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Colne Valley
- LSOA: Kirklees 027D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lindley.
- 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 Lindley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Lindley.
- 2026/91850 - 69, Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3JP
Discharge of condition 7 (waste/recycling) on previous permission 2026/90872 for change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to sports massage therapy service (Class E(c)(ii))
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-07-02 - - 2, Pye Road, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3ZX
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and erection of single storey rear extension
Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 2026/91561 - 2, Pye Road, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3ZX
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 2A, Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3JB
Dead or Dangerous Tree(s) to TPO 07/81
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - 2026/91386 - 2A, Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3JB
Dead or Dangerous Tree(s) to TPO 07/81
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-21 - 2026/91222 - 48, Briarlyn Road, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield, HD3 3NP
Work to trees TPO 10/01
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-05 - - 48, Briarlyn Road, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield, HD3 3NP
Work to trees TPO 10/01
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 69, Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3JP
Change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to sports massage therapy service (Class E(c)(ii))
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 14, Mendip Avenue, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3QG
Erection of single storey rear extension and alterations and extensions to existing garage
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 27, Gatesgarth Crescent, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3LG
Work to trees TPO HU1/69
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - 2026/90884 - 27, Gatesgarth Crescent, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3LG
Work to trees TPO HU1/69
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-30 - 2026/90828 - 90, Birchencliffe Hill Road, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3NH
Conversion of dwelling into children's care home facility
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-25 - - 90, Birchencliffe Hill Road, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3NH
Conversion of dwelling into children's care home facility
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 21, Birchwood Close, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3GZ
Installation of air source heat pump to rear elevation
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - St Phillips Parish Hall, Briarlyn Road, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield, HD3 3NP
Work to trees TPO 10/01
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 50, Briarlyn Avenue, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield, HD3 3NN
Erection of shelter for outdoor kitchen and integral shed
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 4, Belton Grove, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield, HD3 3RF
Erection of two storey side extension and single storey front / rear extensions including loft conversion with rear dormer and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 74, Chiltern Avenue, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3PF
The proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The extension projects 4.05m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.3m, the height o
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Land Off, Burn Road, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield, HD3 3BT
Variation of condition 3 (highways structures) on previous permission 2021/94719 for reserved matters application (for layout, appearance and scale) pursuant to outline permission 2018/91838 for erect
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 56, West Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3JX
Erection of two storey rear and single storey side wraparound extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-10-23
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A brief summary of Lindley in West Yorkshire
Lindley is a suburban area located in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, approximately 2 miles northwest of Huddersfield town centre. This proximity to Huddersfield makes it a relevant location for planning applications, as it benefits from both urban amenities and a residential community atmosphere. It sits within the Kirklees district.
Property prices in Lindley show an average sale price of £256,229, 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 Lindley a particularly low-crime area.
Lindley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Longwood Edge, Quarmby Fold, Edgerton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lindley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Elland Bypass Cutting SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Lindley
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Lindley. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lindley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lindley were full planning applications (16), tree works (13), discharge of conditions (12). Full planning applications account for 24% 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 medium-scale applications, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.