Upper Cumberworth, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Cumberworth, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Cumberworth are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Cumberworth
Upper Cumberworth is a quaint village located in West Yorkshire, England, nestled within the civil parish of Denby Dale. Positioned between Denby Dale and Shepley, this rural community is surrounded by fields and woodlands, while still offering convenient access to nearby urban centres such as Barnsley, Wakefield, Huddersfield, and Sheffield. Its serene environment makes it an appealing area for planning applications related to residential and rural development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £256,229 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale
- LSOA: Kirklees 054D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Cumberworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Cumberworth.
- 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 Upper Cumberworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Upper Cumberworth.
- - Rockwood Lodge, 111, Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XF
Works to Trees TPO(s) 06/17
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - 2026/91626 - Rockwood Lodge, 111, Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XF
Works to Trees TPO(s) 06/17
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-12 - - Toby Wood Farm, Toby Wood Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XE
Work to trees TPO DD2/51
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Land South of, Barnsley Road, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, HD8 8NN
Outline application with all matters reserved, bar vehicle access into the site, for erection of up to 123 dwellings with associated works including open space, landscaping, drainage infrastructure.
Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Toby Wood Farm, Toby Wood Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XE
Work to trees TPO DD2/51
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Toby Wood Farm, Toby Wood Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XE
TO be Reused
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Toby Wood Farm, Toby Wood Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XE
Work to trees TPO 06/17
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Toby Wood Farm, Toby Wood Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XE
Work to trees TPO DD2/51
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Rockwood House, 109, Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XF
Dangerous Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-03-07
View full details - - Bromley Farm Quarry, Barnsley Road, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, HD8 8PD
Quarrying operations for the extraction of clay, shale and incidental coal and subsequent restoration by means of importation of inert wastes
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - Toby Wood Farm, Toby Wood Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XE
Discharge conditions 8 (Ecological Impact Assessment), 10 (lighting design strategy) on previous permission 2020/93714 for erection of extensions and alterations to barn to form dwelling, erection of
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2022-10-03
View full details - - Toby Wood Farm, Toby Wood Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XE
Erection of extensions and alterations to barn to form dwelling, erection of stables/barn and formation of riding manege
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2020-11-03
View full details - - Bromley Farm Quarry, Barnsley Road, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, HD8 8PD
Erection of agricultural building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2020-07-02
View full details - - Bromley Farm Quarry, Barnsley Road, Upper Cumberworth, Huddersfield, HD8 8PD
Prior notification for erection of agricultural building
Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2020-06-17
View full details - - Rockwood House, 109, Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XF
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single storey detached building for home office and gym
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2018-09-24
View full details - - Rockwood House, 109, Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XF
Work to TPO(s) 06/17
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2017-04-03
View full details - - Rockwood Lodge, 111, Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XF
Work to TPO(s) DD2/51
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2016-05-17
View full details - - 111, Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XF
Dead or Dangerous Tree(s)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2015-11-09
View full details - - 111, Barnsley Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8XF
Works to TPO(s) DD2/51
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2014-03-24
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A brief summary of Upper Cumberworth in West Yorkshire
Upper Cumberworth is a quaint village located in West Yorkshire, England, nestled within the civil parish of Denby Dale. Positioned between Denby Dale and Shepley, this rural community is surrounded by fields and woodlands, while still offering convenient access to nearby urban centres such as Barnsley, Wakefield, Huddersfield, and Sheffield. Its serene environment makes it an appealing area for planning applications related to residential and rural development.
Property prices in Upper Cumberworth show an average sale price of £256,229, 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 Upper Cumberworth a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Cumberworth has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: High Flatts, Upper Denby, Upper Cumberworth. 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 Upper Cumberworth includes 3 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, Upper Cumberworth 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 Upper Cumberworth
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Upper Cumberworth. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Upper Cumberworth.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Cumberworth were tree works (13), full planning applications (4), amendments (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.