Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £244,132 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale
- LSOA: Kirklees 057B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
19 planning applications found near Skelmanthorpe.
- 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
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 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 - 2026/90944 - 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 - - 6, Pickles Lane, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9EJ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension
Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-31
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 - 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 - - 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
View full details - - 43, Paddock Way, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9GW
Work to trees TPO 05/99 within a Conservation Area
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - The Chartist, 74, Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, HD8 9DS
Application for planning permission for demolition of The Chartist Public House (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 11, Score Croft, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9EA
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - The Chartist, 74, Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DS
Reserved matters application pursuant to outline permission 2023/92551 for erection of residential development (4 dwellings) (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Greenside Mills, Saville Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9EE
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 10a and 10b (drainage management and maintainance), and11b (public open space management and maintainance) of previous Reserved Matters approval 2021/94622
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - 29, Sycamore Croft, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9UX
Work to TPO(s) 05/99
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - 18, Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DA
Advertisement Consent for internally and externally illuminated signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 3, Beechfield Avenue, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9BZ
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 27, Croft Head, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9EB
Dead or Dangerous Tree to TPO(s) 50/96/T4
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 18, Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DA
Change of use from dwelling (C3) to commercial businesses and services (Class E)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-12-28
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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.
Property prices in Skelmanthorpe show an average sale price of £244,132, 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 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, 27 planning applications were submitted near Skelmanthorpe. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Skelmanthorpe were full planning applications (6), amendments (5), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.