Mirfield, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mirfield, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · Town
About Mirfield
Mirfield is a town and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England, with historical ties to the West Riding of Yorkshire. Situated along the A644 road between Brighouse and Dewsbury, it serves as a key point in the Heavy Woollen District and had a population of 19,563 according to the 2011 census. This context is essential for anyone researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the town's infrastructure and demographic profile.
Population: 19,759 (2021)
District: Kirklees
Website: http://www.mirfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £225,780 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Spen Valley
- LSOA: Kirklees 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mirfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mirfield.
- 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 Mirfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Mirfield.
- - 38, Uplands Drive, Mirfield, WF14 9LZ
Erection of front dormer extension
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - 2026/91146 - 1, Crowlees Gardens, Mirfield, WF14 9NZ
Work to trees TPO 04/88
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-23 - - 1, Crowlees Gardens, Mirfield, WF14 9NZ
Work to trees TPO 04/88
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 2, Crowlees Gardens, Mirfield, WF14 9NZ
Work to trees TPO 04/88
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - 2026/91031 - 2, Crowlees Gardens, Mirfield, WF14 9NZ
Work to trees TPO 04/88
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-13 - 2026/90712 - 17, Over Hall Road, Mirfield, WF14 9LQ
Work to trees TPO 10/02
Status: Approved | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-11 - - 17, Over Hall Road, Mirfield, WF14 9LQ
Work to trees TPO 10/02
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 27, Park Drive, Mirfield, WF14 9NJ
Erection of two storey side and rear extension, front porch and alterations to fenestration
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 20, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SF
The proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The extension projects 4m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3m, the height of the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 49, Springfield Park, Mirfield, WF14 9PE
Erection of two storey rear extension and detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 35, Pinfold Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9HZ
Erection of first floor extension and porch with associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 41, Water Royd Crescent, Mirfield, WF14 9SY
Erection of two storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 1B, Lee Green, Mirfield, WF14 0AB
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 46, Crowlees Road, Mirfield, WF14 9JE
Work to TPO(s) 20/17
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 35, Uplands Drive, Mirfield, WF14 9LZ
Erection of single storey side and rear extensions with porch to front elevation and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 47, Springfield Park, Mirfield, WF14 9PE
The proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 2.8m, the height of t
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 26, Springfield Park, Mirfield, WF14 9PE
Erection of two storey rear extension with associated internal and external works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - 14, Uplands Drive, Mirfield, WF14 9LY
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension and alterations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-12-11
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A brief summary of Mirfield in West Yorkshire
Mirfield is a town and civil parish located in the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England, with historical ties to the West Riding of Yorkshire. Situated along the A644 road between Brighouse and Dewsbury, it serves as a key point in the Heavy Woollen District and had a population of 19,563 according to the 2011 census. This context is essential for anyone researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects the town's infrastructure and demographic profile. The Town has a population of approximately 19,759 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Kirklees district.
Property prices in Mirfield show an average sale price of £225,780, 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 Mirfield a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Mirfield includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Mirfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.mirfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Mirfield
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Mirfield. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Mirfield.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Mirfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Mirfield were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
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