How long do planning decisions take near Lower Hopton?

The average planning decision time near Lower Hopton is 63 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 Lower Hopton?

The planning approval rate near Lower Hopton is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Hopton?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Hopton is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Hopton?

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Lower Hopton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Hopton, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lower Hopton are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Kirklees
Parliamentary constituency: Huddersfield
LSOA: Kirklees 032D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Hopton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lower Hopton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Lower Hopton.

- Summerhill, 86, Hopton Lane, Lower Hopton, Mirfield, WF14 8JS
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-15
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2026/91030 - 12, Fishermans Walk, Lower Hopton, Mirfield, WF14 8QH
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-14
- 43, Calder Close, Lower Hopton, Mirfield, WF14 8JG
Erection of two storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-19
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- Summerhill, 86, Hopton Lane, Lower Hopton, Mirfield, WF14 8JS
Certificate of lawfulness for erection of single storey outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-09
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- Summerhill, 86, Hopton Lane, Lower Hopton, Mirfield, WF14 8JS
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-10-28
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- Calder View, Lower Hopton, Mirfield, WF14 8JD
Discharge of details reserved by condition 9 (gas protection) of previous permission 2017/90557 for erection of 99 dwellings
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-07-15
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A brief summary of Lower Hopton in West Yorkshire

Lower Hopton is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

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

Lower Hopton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Upper Hopton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Lower Hopton includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Lower Hopton

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Lower Hopton. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Lower Hopton.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Lower Hopton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lower Hopton were full planning applications (10), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

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