Shepley, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shepley, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shepley are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shepley
Shepley is a village located in the civil parish of Kirkburton within the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles southeast of Huddersfield and 6 miles northwest of Penistone, Shepley offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £256,229 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale
- LSOA: Kirklees 056C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shepley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shepley.
- 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 Shepley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Shepley.
- 2026/91387 - Shepley First School, Firth Street, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DD
Listed Building Consent for demolition of existing bike shed and installation of surface to be incorporated into existing playground (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-21 - - Lower Carr Farm, Carr Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8BR
Discharge of condition 5 (Precautionary Working Method Statement) on previous permission 2025/93323 for demolition of attached outbuildings and erection of two-storey extension to create dwelling form
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 2026/91325 - Lower Carr Farm, Carr Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8BR
Discharge of condition 5 (Precautionary Working Method Statement) on previous permission 2025/93323 for demolition of attached outbuildings and erection of two-storey extension to create dwelling form
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Black Bull, 1, Marsh Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8AE
Advertisement Consent for erection of illuminated and non illuminated signs
Type: Advertising | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - 2026/91199 - Black Bull, 1, Marsh Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8AE
Advertisement Consent for erection of illuminated and non illuminated signs
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-01 - 2026/90630 - 16, Stocks Way, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DL
Erection of single storey rear extension and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-05 - - 16, Stocks Way, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DL
Erection of single storey rear extension and associated alterations
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 123, Lane Head Road, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DB
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 125, Lane Head Road, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DB
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Cliffe House Field Centre, 140, Lane Head Road, Shepley, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DB
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 23, Cliffe Road, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DF
Alterations to integral garage to extend living accommodation (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Lorne House, 129-131, Lane Head Road, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8DB
Work to Tree(s) within a Conservation Area
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Holmeleigh, 89-91, Lane Head Road, Shepley, HD8 8AD
Work to Tree(s) within a Conservation Area
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Lamb Croft, North Row, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8AR
Erection of stables and associated external work
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 21, Stocks Drive, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8EY
Work to TPO(s) 04/07
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - 60, The Knowle, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8EA
Work to TPO(s) 06/82
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - 7, Knowle Park Avenue, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8EZ
Non material amendment to previous permission 2022/92163 for erection of first floor extension with rear balcony, car port and alterations to garage roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Shepley Spring, The Knowle, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8EA
Erection of substations and associated external plant
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Shepley in West Yorkshire
Shepley is a village located in the civil parish of Kirkburton within the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles southeast of Huddersfield and 6 miles northwest of Penistone, Shepley offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications.
Property prices in Shepley show an average sale price of £256,229, 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 Shepley a particularly low-crime area.
Shepley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Shepley, Thunderbridge. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Shepley includes 10 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, Shepley 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 Shepley
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Shepley. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Shepley.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Shepley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Shepley were full planning applications (10), tree works (7), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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