Lumbutts, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lumbutts, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Lumbutts
Lumbutts is a historic former mill village located south of Todmorden in West Yorkshire, England. Once known for its hand-loom weaving, Lumbutts is positioned along an old packhorse route on the southern side of the Calder Valley, making it a significant area for heritage and development considerations. The village lies east of Rochdale and west of Halifax, offering a unique context for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £239,042 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Calderdale
- Parliamentary constituency: Calder Valley
- LSOA: Calderdale 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lumbutts.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lumbutts.
- 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 Lumbutts based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Lumbutts.
- - 4 Lee Lee Lane Todmorden Calderdale OL14 6HS
Non material amendment to application 25/00523/HSE; addition of sky light to ensuite bathroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 4 Lee Lee Lane Todmorden Calderdale OL14 6HS
Demolition of lean-to, to facilitate two storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Mankinhole Tops New Road Mankinholes Todmorden Calderdale
Agricultural Building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 3 - 4 Black Dyke Todmorden Calderdale OL14 6JA
Prune one tree (Tree in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 14A Lumbutts Lumbutts Road Todmorden Calderdale OL14 6JE
Removal of wall and section of garden to create a porous hardstanding parking space with home EV charging point (Lawful Development Certificate)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2024-04-17
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A brief summary of Lumbutts in West Yorkshire
Lumbutts is a historic former mill village located south of Todmorden in West Yorkshire, England. Once known for its hand-loom weaving, Lumbutts is positioned along an old packhorse route on the southern side of the Calder Valley, making it a significant area for heritage and development considerations. The village lies east of Rochdale and west of Halifax, offering a unique context for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Lumbutts show an average sale price of £239,042, 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 Lumbutts a particularly low-crime area.
Lumbutts has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Todmorden, Lumbutts and Mankinholes. 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 Lumbutts includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Pennine Moors SSSI; 11 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): South Pennine Moors Phase 2. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lumbutts 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 Lumbutts
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Lumbutts. Of these, 100% 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 Lumbutts 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 Lumbutts were tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Castle Street planning applications
- Mankinholes planning applications
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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.