Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Skelmanthorpe are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Skelmanthorpe
Skelmanthorpe, often referred to as Shat, is a village located in the Denby Dale civil parish within Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Situated 9 miles from both Huddersfield and Barnsley, the village had a population of 4,549 according to the 2011 census. This growing community may present various opportunities for planning applications and development in the area.
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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 Skelmanthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Skelmanthorpe.
- 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 Skelmanthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
682 planning applications found near Skelmanthorpe.
- 2026/91738 - 6, Station Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9AU
Change of use from retail to retail coffee shop and bar with alcohol
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-24 - - 103, Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DX
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of 2 storey side extension, window alterations and boundary treatments
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 2026/91461 - Land Adj, 12a, Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DA
Outline application for residential development of one detached dwelling with parking and associated hard and soft landscaping
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-29 - - Land Adj, 12a, Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DA
Outline application for residential development of one detached dwelling with parking and associated hard and soft landscaping
Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 157, Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DX
Erection of lower ground rear extension with terrace above
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - 2026/91453 - 157, Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DX
Erection of lower ground rear extension with terrace above
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 43, Paddock Way, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9GW
Erection of rear dormers with loft conversion
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - 2026/91286 - 2, Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9BH
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 4 (dilapidation survey), 5 (Phase I Desk Study Report), 6 (Phase II Intrusive Site Investigation Report), 7 (Remediation Strategy), 8 (accordance with the R
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 2, Elm Street, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9BH
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 4 (dilapidation survey), 5 (Phase I Desk Study Report), 6 (Phase II Intrusive Site Investigation Report), 7 (Remediation Strategy), 8 (accordance with the R
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - 125, Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DX
Erection of detached garage and single storey front extension, including loft conversion with rear dormer, installation of solar panels and associated alterations
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - 2026/91110 - The Manor House, 27, Park Lodge View, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9UN
Work to trees TPO 37/91
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-22 - - The Manor House, 27, Park Lodge View, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9UN
Work to trees TPO 37/91
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - 2026/90944 - The Manor House, 27, Park Lodge View, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9UN
Work to trees TPO 37/91
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-02 - - The Manor House, 27, Park Lodge View, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9UN
Work to trees TPO 37/91
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - 2026/90886 - 6, Pickles Lane, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9EJ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-31 - - 6, Pickles Lane, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9EJ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - 2026/90697 - 23, Gib Lane, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9BG
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-11 - - 23, Gib Lane, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9BG
Erection of single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 27, Beechfield Avenue, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9BZ
Erection of garden room to rear to create dwelling forming annex accommodation associated with 27, Beechfield Avenue, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9BZ
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 1, Sycamore Croft, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9UX
Erection of single storey side extension to connect to existing garage, conversion of existing garage into habitable room and widen existing drive
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-23
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A brief summary of Skelmanthorpe in West Yorkshire
Skelmanthorpe, often referred to as Shat, is a village located in the Denby Dale civil parish within Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Situated 9 miles from both Huddersfield and Barnsley, the village had a population of 4,549 according to the 2011 census. This growing community may present various opportunities for planning applications and development in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Skelmanthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Skelmanthorpe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Skelmanthorpe. 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 Skelmanthorpe 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.
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Planning Activity in Skelmanthorpe
In the last 24 months, 101 planning applications were submitted near Skelmanthorpe. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Skelmanthorpe.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Skelmanthorpe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Skelmanthorpe were full planning applications (38), tree works (16), amendments (14). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 88 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 65 applications
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