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Planning in Netherthong

Approved
97%
38 of 39 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Netherthong

Netherthong is a quaint village located within the Holme Valley parish in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England. Situated near Holmfirth and accessible via the B6107 road leading to Meltham from the A6024 Woodhead Road, the village has an estimated population of 1,738 as of 2018. Its strategic location and community size make it a noteworthy area for planning applications and local development initiatives.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Netherthong a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Netherthong has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Netherthong, 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, 56 planning applications were submitted near Netherthong. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were tree works (15), full planning applications (9), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Netherthong?
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Netherthong. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Netherthong?
The average planning decision time near Netherthong is 45 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 Netherthong?
The planning approval rate near Netherthong is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Netherthong?
The most common type of planning application near Netherthong is tree works applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Netherthong?
You can search and track planning applications near Netherthong on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.