Thornhill, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thornhill, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Thornhill are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thornhill
Thornhill is a village situated on the southern edge of Dewsbury in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Once part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it became part of Dewsbury County Borough in 1910. Positioned on a ridge overlooking the River Calder, Thornhill is in proximity to Dewsbury, Ossett, and Wakefield, and features a parish church that boasts a collection of notable Anglo-Saxon crosses, making it an area of interest for both residents and potential developers.
Population: 6,875
District: Kirklees
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £985,000 (based on 1 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Dewsbury and Batley
- LSOA: Kirklees 024C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thornhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornhill.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Thornhill.
- - 187, Partridge Crescent, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0HP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with associated alterations
Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 2026/91543 - 187, Partridge Crescent, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0HP
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-05 - 2026/91449 - 42, Church Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0JZ
Reserved matters application pursuant to outline permission 2024/92353 for erection of annex and detached dwelling including associated demolition and works
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-28 - 2026/91406 - adj, 43, Glebe Gate, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0JX
Erection of detached dwelling
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-22 - 2026/91207 - 67, Albion Road, Thornhill Edge, Dewsbury, WF12 0PZ
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed formation of new access and sliding doors to rear elevation with associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-04 - 2026/91054 - 11, Henley Avenue, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0JP
Erection of single storey side extension and alterations to roof, windows and doors and formation of external footpath/steps
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-16 - - 3, Church Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0JZ
Erection of entrance gates
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - 2026/90801 - 3, Church Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0JZ
Erection of entrance gates
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-23 - - 85, Combs Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0LD
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed demolition of existing conservatory and porch and erection of two storey rear extension including garage conversion
Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Thornhill News, 16, Edge Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0QR
Advertisement Consent for externally illuminated fascia signs
Type: Advertising | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - 2026/90682 - Thornhill News, 16, Edge Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0QR
Advertisement Consent for externally illuminated fascia signs
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-10 - - Highlands, 79, Combs Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0LD
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed alterations to detached garage to create dwelling forming annex accommodation associated with Highlands, 79, Combs Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0LD
Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 6, Henley Avenue, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0JP
Erection of new boundary front wall, railings and gate
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 14, Highfield Mount, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0QU
Erection of front and rear dormers with hip to gable roof alteration and alterations to fenestration
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 69, Albion Road, Thornhill Edge, Dewsbury, WF12 0PZ
Erection of extension and alterations to rear patio area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 1, Henley Avenue, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0JP
Erection of boundary wall, gates and rendering of dwelling (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 137, Edge Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0HB
Erection of first floor side extension and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - 10, Henley Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0JL
Raising roof height to form loft conversion and erection of single storey side extension and two rear dormers
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - 30, Glebe Gate, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0JX
Erection of single storey rear, side and front porch extensions with partial dropped kerb
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Thornhill in West Yorkshire
Thornhill is a village situated on the southern edge of Dewsbury in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. Once part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it became part of Dewsbury County Borough in 1910. Positioned on a ridge overlooking the River Calder, Thornhill is in proximity to Dewsbury, Ossett, and Wakefield, and features a parish church that boasts a collection of notable Anglo-Saxon crosses, making it an area of interest for both residents and potential developers. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,875. It sits within the Kirklees district.
Property prices in Thornhill show an average sale price of £985,000, based on 1 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 a particularly low-crime area.
Thornhill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thornhill, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Thornhill includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Thornhill 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
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Thornhill. The average decision time was 92 days.
With an average of 92 days, decisions near Thornhill take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Thornhill were full planning applications (10), amendments (3), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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