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Planning in Marsden

Approved
90%
26 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Marsden

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About Marsden

Marsden is a prominent village located in the Colne Valley within the Kirklees metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire. Nestled near the South Pennines and adjacent to the Peak District, it lies 7 miles west of Huddersfield at the convergence of the River Colne and Wessenden Brook. Historically significant for its woollen cloth production, Marsden has a population of 3,692 as of 2021, making it an attractive area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,768. It sits within the Kirklees district.

Property prices in Marsden show an average sale price of £256,229, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Marsden has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Marsden, 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, 41 planning applications were submitted near Marsden. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Marsden?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Marsden. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Marsden?
The average planning decision time near Marsden is 70 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 Marsden?
The planning approval rate near Marsden is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Marsden?
The most common type of planning application near Marsden is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Marsden?
You can search and track planning applications near Marsden on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.