Longwood, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longwood, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Longwood
Longwood is a village and suburb located approximately 2.5 miles west of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Nestled in the valley of the Longwood Brook, which feeds into the River Colne, the area presents opportunities for planning applications related to its residential and environmental development.
District: Kirklees
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £244,132 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Colne Valley
- LSOA: Kirklees 041A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longwood.
- 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 Longwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Longwood.
- 2026/91050 - 24-26, Grove Street, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4TS
Listed Building Consent for installation of replacement windows (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-15 - 2026/90986 - 25, Weavers Avenue, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4RR
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-09 - 2026/90587 - 7, Leafield Avenue, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4TW
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage and single storey rear extension, including rendering of first floor of dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-27 - - 7, Leafield Avenue, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4TW
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage and single storey rear extension, including rendering of first floor of dwelling
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - adj, 61, Leymoor Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4SW
Prior notification for demolition of buildings
Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 57, Longfield Avenue, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4BT
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of replacement rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent, 84, Longwood Gate, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4US
Erection of two detached dwellings, formation of access, turning and parking areas and landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 14, Parkwood Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4TT
Erection of extension and alterations to existing outbuilding to create dwelling forming annex accommodation associated with 14, Parkwood Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4TT (Listed Building)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 14, Parkwood Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4TT
Listed Building Consent for erection of extension and alterations to existing outbuilding to create dwelling forming annex accommodation associated with 14, Parkwood Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 38, Longwood Gate, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4UP
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 5 , 6 (retaining wall) on previous permission 2023/91589 for erection of single storey garage with associated excavation and landscaping works
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 24, Parkwood Road, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD7 4QW
Erection of detached garage and formation of vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Sycamore Grange, Sycamore Avenue, Golcar, Huddersfield, HD3 4ST
Prior notification for demolition of building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 32, Side Lane, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4SR
Erection of single storey side extension to create dwelling forming annex accommodan associated with 32, Side Lane, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4SR (Listed Building)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-03-22
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A brief summary of Longwood in West Yorkshire
Longwood is a village and suburb located approximately 2.5 miles west of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Nestled in the valley of the Longwood Brook, which feeds into the River Colne, the area presents opportunities for planning applications related to its residential and environmental development. It sits within the Kirklees district.
Property prices in Longwood show an average sale price of £244,132, 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 Longwood a particularly low-crime area.
Longwood has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Milnsbridge, Longwood Edge, Quarmby Fold, Wellhouse, Golcar, Linthwaite. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Longwood 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.
Planning Activity in Longwood
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Longwood. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Longwood maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Longwood were tree works (14), full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (10). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Leymoor planning applications
- Golcar planning applications
- Salendine Nook planning applications
- Longwood Edge planning applications
- Crosland Moor planning applications
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- Nettleton Hill planning applications
- Snow Lea planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.