Upper Denby (WF4), West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Denby (WF4), West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Denby (WF4) are administered by Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. View the full Wakefield Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Denby (WF4)
Upper Denby is a quaint village situated in the civil parish of Denby Dale within the Kirklees borough of West Yorkshire. Its charming rural character and community-focused atmosphere make it a noteworthy area for planning applications, especially for those looking to enhance or develop local amenities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £218,855 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wakefield
- Parliamentary constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale
- LSOA: Wakefield 031B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Denby (WF4).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Denby (WF4).
- 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 (WF4) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Upper Denby (WF4).
- - Healey Farm, Healey Lane, Briestfield, Dewsbury, WF12 0NT
Erection of steel portal frame shed on the site of an existing hardstanding outside store, for the covered storage of straw, fodder and machinery
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Springbrook, 254, Denby Lane, Grange Moor, Huddersfield, WF4 4BJ
Erection of two storey rear extension and single storey front extension with external alterations
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Healey Farm, Healey Lane, Briestfield, Dewsbury, WF12 0NT
Extension of farmyard and erection of cattle building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Lower Sowood Farm, Healey Lane, Briestfield, Dewsbury, WF12 0NT
Erection of extension and alterations to outbuilding to create dwelling forming annex accommodation associated with Lower Sowood Farm, Healey Lane, Briestfield, Dewsbury, WF12 0NT
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2021-12-15
View full details - - Lower Sowood Farm, Healey Lane, Briestfield, Dewsbury, WF12 0NT
Erection of extension and alterations to outbuilding to create dwelling forming annex accommodation associated with Lower Sowood Farm, Healey Lane, Briestfield, Dewsbury, WF12 0NT
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2021-04-29
View full details - - Lower Sowood Farm, Healey Lane, Briestfield, Dewsbury, WF12 0NT
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of single storey extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2020-10-16
View full details - - Pudding Hill Farm, Sowood Lane, Grange Moor, Dewsbury, WF12 0NT
Deemed application via Enforcement Appeal for erection of building
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2011-12-19
View full details - - Healey Farm, Healey Lane, Briestfield, Dewsbury, WF12 0NT
Erection of livestock building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2011-06-17
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A brief summary of Upper Denby (WF4) in West Yorkshire
Upper Denby is a quaint village situated in the civil parish of Denby Dale within the Kirklees borough of West Yorkshire. Its charming rural character and community-focused atmosphere make it a noteworthy area for planning applications, especially for those looking to enhance or develop local amenities.
Property prices in Upper Denby (WF4) show an average sale price of £218,855, 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 (WF4) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Upper Denby (WF4) includes 2 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 Denby (WF4) 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 Denby (WF4)
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Upper Denby (WF4). Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 130 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 Upper Denby (WF4).
With an average of 130 days, decisions near Upper Denby (WF4) take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Upper Denby (WF4) were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.