Upper Denby (HD8), West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Denby (HD8), West Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Upper Denby (HD8) 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 Denby (HD8)
Upper Denby is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Denby Dale, within the Kirklees borough of West Yorkshire. This charming area offers a unique blend of rural character and community spirit, making it an interesting consideration for planning applications.
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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 057A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Denby (HD8).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Denby (HD8).
- 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 Denby (HD8) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
244 planning applications found near Upper Denby (HD8).
- - 10, South Croft, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UA
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - The Acres, 9, Greenfield Close, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UT
Use of land for siting of a camping pod
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Maple House, Gunthwaite Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UL
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Denroyd Farm, 99, Denby Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8TZ
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of land for residential garden (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Poplar Villa, 131, Denby Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UN
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - 9, South Croft, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UA
Erection of extensions and alterations including rear balcony
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-08-14
View full details - - Denroyd Grange, 99, Denby Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8TZ
Erection of outbuilding (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Oak Cottage, 10, Bank Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UT
Erection of detached garden room (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - Denroyd Grange, 99 , Denby Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8TZ
Erection of single storey rear extension, installation of solar panels, replacement of windows and garage doors, installation of electric gate and associated external alterations (within a Conservatio
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Land adj to, 158, Denby Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UN
Outline application for the erection of residential development (one dwelling), with all matters reserved except access
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-02-24
View full details - - The Croft, 150, Denby Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UN
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of two residential dwellings (Use Class C3) with associated parking and landscaping (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-02-18
View full details - - 1, Low Fold Court, Denby Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8TZ
Erection of outbuilding (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-01-21
View full details - - Low Fold House, 98, Denby Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8TZ
Erection of rear extension with three dormer windows to rear elevation and loft conversion (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-01-10
View full details - - 103, Denby Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8TZ
Erection of Victorian style greenhouse (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - 5, Gunthwaite Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UL
Demolition of conservatory, erection of single storey extension to rear and formation of driveway and dropped kerb
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - 95, Denby Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8TZ
Removal of lean to outbuilding and erection of single storey porch extension (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-11-14
View full details - - Broomfield House, Bank Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UT
Prior notification for change of use from agricultural buildings to 8 dwellings
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - 4, Low Fold Court, Denby Lane, Upper Denby, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8TZ
Work to tree(s) within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-09-24
View full details - - Lavender Cottage, 47, Bank Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UT
Work to trees within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-09-23
View full details - - 2, Gunthwaite Top, Denby Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield, HD8 8UN
Work to trees within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-09-13
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A brief summary of Upper Denby (HD8) in West Yorkshire
Upper Denby is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Denby Dale, within the Kirklees borough of West Yorkshire. This charming area offers a unique blend of rural character and community spirit, making it an interesting consideration for planning applications.
Property prices in Upper Denby (HD8) 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 Denby (HD8) a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Denby (HD8) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Upper Denby, Ingbirchworth. 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 Denby (HD8) includes 7 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 Denby (HD8)
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Upper Denby (HD8). Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Upper Denby (HD8) maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Upper Denby (HD8) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upper Denby (HD8) were full planning applications (25), tree works (23), amendments (6). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 62 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 42 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- High Flatts planning applications
- Lower Denby planning applications
- Ingbirchworth planning applications
- Denby Dale planning applications
- Upper Cumberworth planning applications
- Nether End planning applications
- Birds Edge planning applications
- Lower Cumberworth planning applications
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