Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ravensthorpe, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ravensthorpe are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ravensthorpe
Ravensthorpe, located on the western outskirts of Dewsbury in West Yorkshire, is a historically industrial area known for its once-thriving textile mills. As part of the "Dewsbury West" ward within the Kirklees district, Ravensthorpe's rich industrial heritage may influence current planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
District: Kirklees
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £217,428 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Dewsbury and Batley
- LSOA: Kirklees 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ravensthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ravensthorpe.
- 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 Ravensthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Ravensthorpe.
- - 62, Spen Valley Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3EZ
Erection of single storey front and rear extensions
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 22, Garden Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3AR
Erection of two-storey rear extension and internal alterations to link the main dwelling with existing outbuilding
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 4, Calder Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3JS
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of premises for mixed use with Class E(a) shop front area and Class C3 (residential) accommodation to the rear and upper floors
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 176, Northstead, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3EA
Erection of single storey front and two storey rear extensions and associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 47, Crawshaw Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3ER
Erection of part two storey and part single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 17-19, Broomer Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3DE
Erection of two storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 2, Heron Close, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3TH
Erection of single storey side extension and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-10-03
View full details - - 9, Sackville Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3BX
Change of use from class E (sale of food/drink predominantly on site) to sui generis (sale of food/drink predominantly take-away) and installation of extraction fan to rear wall
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 444A, Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3EP
Erection of two storey rear extension to existing commercial premises, raising of roof height and erection of front and rear dormers and alterations to form 8 unit HMO
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Ravensthorpe in West Yorkshire
Ravensthorpe, located on the western outskirts of Dewsbury in West Yorkshire, is a historically industrial area known for its once-thriving textile mills. As part of the "Dewsbury West" ward within the Kirklees district, Ravensthorpe's rich industrial heritage may influence current planning applications and development opportunities in the region. It sits within the Kirklees district.
Property prices in Ravensthorpe show an average sale price of £217,428, 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 Ravensthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Ravensthorpe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Northfields. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ravensthorpe includes 2 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, Ravensthorpe 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 Ravensthorpe
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Ravensthorpe. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 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 Ravensthorpe.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Ravensthorpe take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Ravensthorpe were full planning applications (14), outline applications (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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