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Planning in Meltham Mills

Approved
96%
44 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Meltham Mills

Postcode districts

HD9 466 applications in the last 12 monthsHD7 201 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 Meltham Mills

Meltham Mills is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Meltham Mills show an average sale price of £282,771, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Meltham Mills 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 Meltham Mills a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Meltham Mills has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Meltham Mills 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 Meltham Mills, 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, 62 planning applications were submitted near Meltham Mills. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were tree works (16), full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Meltham Mills?
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Meltham Mills. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Meltham Mills?
The average planning decision time near Meltham Mills is 51 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 Meltham Mills?
The planning approval rate near Meltham Mills is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Meltham Mills?
The most common type of planning application near Meltham Mills is tree works applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Meltham Mills?
You can search and track planning applications near Meltham Mills on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.