Pole Moor, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pole Moor, West Yorkshire.

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About Pole Moor

Pole Moor is a quaint hamlet located in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, nestled between Outlane and Scammonden. Perched on a high moorland plateau, it offers a scenic backdrop between Slaithwaite and Wholestone Moors in the South Pennines, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and developments in a picturesque rural setting.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £244,132 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Kirklees
• Parliamentary constituency: Colne Valley
• LSOA: Kirklees 033B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pole Moor.

• 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 Pole Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Pole Moor.

1. - Chapel House, 22, Pole Gate, Scammonden, Huddersfield, HD3 3FW
   Installation of air source heat pump to front (Listed Building)
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-26
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2. - Chapel House, 22, Pole Gate, Scammonden, Huddersfield, HD3 3FW
   Listed Building Consent for installation of air source heat pump
   Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-21
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3. - The Chapel House, 22, Pole Gate, Scammonden, Huddersfield, HD3 3FW
   Listed Building Consent for replacement window
   Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-01-09
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A brief summary of Pole Moor in West Yorkshire

Pole Moor is a quaint hamlet located in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, nestled between Outlane and Scammonden. Perched on a high moorland plateau, it offers a scenic backdrop between Slaithwaite and Wholestone Moors in the South Pennines, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and developments in a picturesque rural setting.

Property prices in Pole Moor show an average sale price of £244,132, 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 Pole Moor a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Pole Moor includes 4 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, Pole Moor 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 Pole Moor

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Pole Moor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 171 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pole Moor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 171 days, decisions near Pole Moor take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Pole Moor were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Nearby Towns

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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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