Savile Town, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Savile Town, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Savile Town are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Savile Town
Savile Town, a suburb of Dewsbury in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, is located just south of the River Calder. Its proximity to Dewsbury makes it a relevant area for those researching planning applications, as it reflects the local development trends and community needs within the region.
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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 024F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Savile Town.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Savile Town.
- 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 Savile Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Savile Town.
- 2026/91676 - 4, Caledonian Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9NT
Variation of condition 2 (plans) on previous permission 2022/93270 for demolition of existing dwelling and erection of dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 91, Headfield Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9JQ
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
Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - 2026/91180 - 91, Headfield Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9JQ
Erection of two storey rear extension and alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-28 - 2026/91181 - 91, Headfield Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9JQ
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: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-28 - - Holy Innocents Church, Vicarage Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9PD
Dead or Dangerous Tree(s) to TPO 24/94 (T3 and G2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - 2026/90814 - Holy Innocents Church, Vicarage Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9PD
Dead or Dangerous Tree(s) to TPO 24/94 (T3 and G2)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-23 - - land off Caledonian Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9NT
Erection of detached dwelling with barn conversion and associated works to form annex accommodation associated with new dwelling(Listed Building)
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - land off, Caledonian Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9NT
Listed Building Consent for erection of detached dwelling with barn conversion and associated works to form annex accommodation associated with new dwelling on land off Caledonian Road, Savile Town, D
Type: Heritage | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 176, Savile Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9NS
Formation of dropped kerb
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 17, Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9LU
Erection of rear extensions with first floor balcony and associated alterations
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 30, Headfield Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9JE
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 94-96, Savile Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9LP
Removal of existing unauthorised timber extension and erection of replacement single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Church of the Holy Innocents, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, WF12 9PD
Listed Building Consent for conversion of existing listed church to 2 dwellings, forming new residents car park, external amenity spaces and associated works
Type: Heritage | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Calder Textiles Ltd, Dewsbury Mills, Thornhill Road, Dewsbury, WF12 9QE
Prior notification for installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Caldervale Technology, Bretton Street Industrial Estate, Brentfield Court, Savile Town, Dewsbury, WF12 9DB
Internal and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-05-25
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A brief summary of Savile Town in West Yorkshire
Savile Town, a suburb of Dewsbury in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, is located just south of the River Calder. Its proximity to Dewsbury makes it a relevant area for those researching planning applications, as it reflects the local development trends and community needs within the region.
Property prices in Savile Town 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 Savile Town a particularly low-crime area.
Savile Town has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thornhill, Dewsbury Town Centre, Northfields. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Savile Town 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 Savile Town
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Savile Town. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Savile Town.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Savile Town were full planning applications (15), outline applications (6), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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