Thornhill Lees, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornhill Lees, West Yorkshire.
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About Thornhill Lees
Thornhill Lees is a district located near Dewsbury in the borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Situated between Thornhill and Dewsbury town centre, it lies along the River Calder and the Calder and Hebble Navigation, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £179,720 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Dewsbury and Batley
- LSOA: Kirklees 028C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thornhill Lees.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornhill Lees.
- 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 Thornhill Lees based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Thornhill Lees.
- - 26, Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DZ
The proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The extension projects 4.2m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of t
Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - 2026/91117 - 26, Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DZ
The proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The extension projects 4.2m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of t
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-23 - - Land Adj, 52, Ingham Road, Thornhill Leeds, Dewsbury, WF12 0AQ
Non material amendment to previous permission 2023/92812 for erection of one detached dwelling
Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - 2026/91074 - Land Adj, 52, Ingham Road, Thornhill Leeds, Dewsbury, WF12 0AQ
Non material amendment to previous permission 2023/92812 for erection of one detached dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-17 - - Land Adj, 52, Ingham Road, Thornhill Leeds, Dewsbury, WF12 0AQ
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 4 (materials), 7 (landscaping), 11, 12, 13 (land contamination and remediation) on previous permission 2023/92812 for erection of one detached dwelling
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - 2026/91072 - Land Adj, 52, Ingham Road, Thornhill Leeds, Dewsbury, WF12 0AQ
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 4 (materials), 7 (landscaping), 11, 12, 13 (land contamination and remediation) on previous permission 2023/92812 for erection of one detached dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-17 - - 14, Thornhill Park Avenue, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0DA
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 4 (materials), 5 (boundary treatments) and 6 (Phase I Report) on previous permission 2025/93084 for erection of detached dwelling
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - 2026/90692 - 14, Thornhill Park Avenue, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0DA
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 4 (materials), 5 (boundary treatments) and 6 (Phase I Report) on previous permission 2025/93084 for erection of detached dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-12 - - 40, Parker Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 0AP
Erection of front porch and single storey rear extension, including loft conversion with rear dormer and associated alterations
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 23, Ingham Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 0AG
Erection of single storey front extension and dormer windows to front and rear
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 38, Pioneer Street, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 0AJ
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of two storey side extension and single storey front and rear extensions including loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 23, Ingham Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 0AG
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: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Sty Mount, Long Causeway, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0RG
Change of use from dwelling (C3) into a childrens home (C2) for 3 children
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 347, Lees Hall Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9HF
The proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The extension projects 5.5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.8m, the height of
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 109, Lees Holm, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 0AX
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: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 50, Parker Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 0AP
Erection of outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Thistledome Farm, Lees Hall Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 0AZ
Discharge conditions 6 ( Phase 1 Desk Top Study), 7 (Preliminary Ecological Appraisal), 9 (sewage treatment) on previous permission 2019/91940 for erection of agricultural workers dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Land Adj, 52, Ingham Road, Thornhill Leeds, Dewsbury, WF12 0AQ
Erection of one detached dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Thornhill Lees in West Yorkshire
Thornhill Lees is a district located near Dewsbury in the borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Situated between Thornhill and Dewsbury town centre, it lies along the River Calder and the Calder and Hebble Navigation, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments in the region.
Property prices in Thornhill Lees show an average sale price of £179,720, 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 Thornhill Lees a particularly low-crime area.
Thornhill Lees has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thornhill. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thornhill Lees 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 Thornhill Lees
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Thornhill Lees. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Thornhill Lees.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thornhill Lees were full planning applications (14), outline applications (7), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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