Thongsbridge, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thongsbridge, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Thongsbridge are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thongsbridge
Thongsbridge is a quaint village located in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, nestled within the semi-rural Holme Valley. Its boundaries seamlessly connect with nearby communities such as Holmfirth, New Mill, and Wooldale, making it an integral part of the local landscape. Covering an area of 124.7 hectares, Thongsbridge offers a unique setting for potential planning applications amidst picturesque surroundings.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £282,771 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Colne Valley
- LSOA: Kirklees 055C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thongsbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thongsbridge.
- 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 Thongsbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
79 planning applications found near Thongsbridge.
- - 26, Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7SF
Work to TPO(s) 75/91
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 2026/91593 - 26, Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7SF
Work to TPO(s) 75/91
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-11 - 2026/91271 - 31, Weavers Mill Way, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 7FB
Certificate of lawfulness for existing raised decking area to rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-12 - - Pell Croft, Pell Lane, Wooldale, Holmfirth, HD9 1QL
Listed Building Consent for re-roofing with new materials (within a Conservation Area)
Type: Heritage | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - 2026/90888 - 21, Weavers Mill Way, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 7FB
Work to trees TPO14/13
Status: Approved | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-30 - - 21, Weavers Mill Way, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 7FB
Work to trees TPO14/13
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - 2026/90862 - Stoney Royd, Stoney Bank Lane, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7LZ
Work to trees TPO 19/86
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-26 - - Stoney Royd, Stoney Bank Lane, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7LZ
Work to trees TPO 19/86
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Woodville, Bill Lane, Wooldale, Holmfirth, HD9 1XX
Work to trees TPO 05/80
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 2, Pell Court, Wooldale, Holmfirth, HD9 1QZ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - The Spinney, 5, Mill Race Fold, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7HN
Demolition of existing conservatory and porch and erection of single storey front and side extensions and alterations to roof
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 15, Leyfield Bank, Wooldale, Holmfirth, HD9 1XU
Work to trees TPO 13/84
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 14, Heys Road, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7SD
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 4, Bramley Close, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 7NW
Work to trees TPO 08/96
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Failte House, 6, Pell Lane, Wooldale, Holmfirth, HD9 1QL
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Woodville, Bill Lane, Wooldale, Holmfirth, HD9 1XX
Demolition of existing garage and erection of two storey side and rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 33, Leyfield Bank, Wooldale, Holmfirth, HD9 1XU
Alterations to off street parking area with dropped kerb and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 81, Town End Road, Wooldale, Holmfirth, HD9 1XT
Work to TPO 05/80/t5
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 23, Wooldale Road, Wooldale, Holmfirth, HD9 1QN
Replacement of timber windows with UPVC windows (retrospective) (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - Woodlands House, Miry Lane, Thongsbridge, Holmfirth, HD9 7SW
Work to TPO(s) 20a/02
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-18
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A brief summary of Thongsbridge in West Yorkshire
Thongsbridge is a quaint village located in the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, nestled within the semi-rural Holme Valley. Its boundaries seamlessly connect with nearby communities such as Holmfirth, New Mill, and Wooldale, making it an integral part of the local landscape. Covering an area of 124.7 hectares, Thongsbridge offers a unique setting for potential planning applications amidst picturesque surroundings.
Property prices in Thongsbridge show an average sale price of £282,771, 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 Thongsbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Thongsbridge has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Butterley, Thurstonland, Wooldale, Totties, Underbank, Holmfirth. 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 Thongsbridge 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, Thongsbridge 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 Thongsbridge
In the last 24 months, 102 planning applications were submitted near Thongsbridge. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Thongsbridge.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Thongsbridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Thongsbridge were tree works (38), full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (14). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 65 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wooldale planning applications
- Totties planning applications
- Thurstonland planning applications
- Holmfirth planning applications
- New Mill planning applications
- Netherthong planning applications
- Fulstone planning applications
- Oldfield planning applications
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.