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Planning in Roydhouse

Approved
92%
11 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Roydhouse

Roydhouse is a small hamlet located within the civil parish of Kirkburton in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Historically noted as "le Roides," it features a local public house, the '3 Acres,' situated on Drinker Lane, making it a potential focal point for community planning and development opportunities in the area.

Property prices in Roydhouse show an average sale price of £256,229, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Roydhouse area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Roydhouse has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Roydhouse, 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, 15 planning applications were submitted near Roydhouse. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Roydhouse?
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Roydhouse. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Roydhouse?
The average planning decision time near Roydhouse is 73 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 Roydhouse?
The planning approval rate near Roydhouse is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Roydhouse?
The most common type of planning application near Roydhouse is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Roydhouse?
You can search and track planning applications near Roydhouse on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.