Moor Top, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Moor Top, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Moor Top are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Spen Valley
- LSOA: Kirklees 026A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Moor Top.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Moor Top.
- 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 Moor Top based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Moor Top.
- 2026/91702 - 111, Leeds Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DJ
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 47, Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, WF14 9EN
Erection of rear dormer with loft conversion
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - 2026/91083 - 47, Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, WF14 9EN
Erection of rear dormer with loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-20 - - Hollybank School, Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Work to TPO(s) 34a/97
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-12-31
View full details - - Hollybank Trust, Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Work to TPO(s) 34a/97
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-10-16
View full details - - 120, Northway, Mirfield, WF14 0LT
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 4m, the height of the
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Whiteleys Garden Centre, Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Erection of 8 ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers, substation and associated electrical equipment
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-03-20
View full details - - Hollybank Trust, Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Work to trees TPO 34a/97
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2020-03-10
View full details - - Hollybank School, Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Work to dangerous tree TPO 34a/97
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2020-01-31
View full details - - 2, Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Demolish existing rooftop storage area and erect enclosed balcony to first floor and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2020-01-15
View full details - - Hollybank School, Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Work to TPO 34a/97
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2020-01-14
View full details - - Hollybank School, Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Listed Building Consent for erection of sunroom within courtyard, lowering of courtyard surface and doorways and widening of door opening
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2018-11-16
View full details - - Hollybank School, Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Erection of sunroom within courtyard, lowering of courtyard surface and doorways and widening of door opening (Listed Building)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2018-11-16
View full details - - Hollybank School, Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Work to trees TPO 39a/97
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2018-11-09
View full details - - Hollybank Trust, Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Erection of garden building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2017-10-18
View full details - - Hollybank School, Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Listed Building Consent for erection of glazed roof to courtyard, lowering of courtyard surface and doorways into courtyard, and widening of door opening
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2017-09-15
View full details - - Hollybank School, Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Erection of glazed roof to courtyard, lowering of courtyard surface and doorways into courtyard, and widening of door opening (Listed Building)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2017-09-15
View full details - - Haigh's Farm Shop, Fall Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Erection of staff facilities building and customer toilet block
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2017-04-26
View full details - - The Orchard, Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Erection of single storey rear and first floor side extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2016-03-30
View full details - - 10, Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQ
Alterations to boundary wall and installation of railings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2015-12-15
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A brief summary of Moor Top in West Yorkshire
Moor Top is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Moor Top a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Moor Top includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Moor Top 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 Moor Top
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Moor Top. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Moor Top.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Moor Top were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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