Upper Cumberworth, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Cumberworth, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
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: £244,132 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale
- LSOA: Kirklees 056C
Crime Statistics
10 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 4
- public-order: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- drugs: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
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
7 planning applications found near Upper Cumberworth.
- - 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
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 - - 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 - - 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
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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 £244,132, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 10 crimes reported in the Upper Cumberworth area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
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.
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Planning Activity in Upper Cumberworth
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Upper Cumberworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Cumberworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 32 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 (5), outline applications (1). 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, 5 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.