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13 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Lower Soothill · updated daily · Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council

Planning in Lower Soothill

Approved
84%
47 of 54 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around Lower Soothill

Postcode districts

WF17 205 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 Lower Soothill

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

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lower Soothill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lower Soothill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lower Soothill has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Soothill 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Lower Soothill, 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, 71 planning applications were submitted near Lower Soothill. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (31), tree works (13), discharge of conditions (6). 1 large-scale development was 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 Lower Soothill?
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Lower Soothill. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lower Soothill?
The average planning decision time near Lower Soothill is 77 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 Soothill?
The planning approval rate near Lower Soothill is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Soothill?
The most common type of planning application near Lower Soothill is full planning applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lower Soothill?
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