Upperthong, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upperthong, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upperthong are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upperthong
Upperthong is a village located in the Holme Valley civil parish within the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, England, situated about 807 feet (246 m) above sea level and approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of Huddersfield. The population has seen significant growth, increasing from 1,116 in 2005 to 1,938 by 2019, making it a potentially vibrant area for planning applications and community development initiatives.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £282,771 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Colne Valley
- LSOA: Kirklees 059B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upperthong.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upperthong.
- 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 Upperthong based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
120 planning applications found near Upperthong.
- 2026/91504 - 6, Highcroft, Upperthong, Holmfirth, HD9 3HE
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of single storey rear extensions, porch extension and external alterations to front and rear elevations
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-03 - 2026/91287 - 31, Binns Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BL
Erection of two storey side extension including car port, formation of extended raised terrace and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 31, Binns Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BL
Erection of two storey side extension including car port, formation of extended raised terrace and associated works
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - 8, Binns Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BL
Formation of off road parking and associated works
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - The Learning Tree, 26, Broad Lane, Upperthong, Holmfirth, HD9 3JS
Erection of single storey extension
Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - 2026/90863 - The Learning Tree, 26, Broad Lane, Upperthong, Holmfirth, HD9 3JS
Erection of single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-30 - - 14, Lower Mill Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 2JB
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 27, Binns Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BL
Erection of single storey side extensions, formation of gable to front elevation and associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Binns Place, 73, Binns Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3JU
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 40, Upperthong Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BQ
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Lane Church House, 48, Upperthong Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BQ
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - 27, Binns Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BL
Erection of two storey rear extension and single storey side extension with associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - Binns Wood House, Binns Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BJ
Dead or Dangerous Tree(s) 05/97
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 14, Binns Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BL
Work to TPO 05/97
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - 3, Holt Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BW
Variation of condition 2 (render finish) on previous permission 2024/90212 for external works including raised terracing to rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - 31, Binns Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BL
Work to TPO(s) 26/02
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Holt Farm, 35, Holt Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BW
Prior notification for change of use of agricultural building to 2 dwellinghouses and associated building works or operations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - 20, Upperthong Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BE
Erection of external steps and retaining wall with excavation works and associated alterations (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-04-30
View full details - - The Old Manse, 46, Upperthong Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BQ
Re-roofing and installation of solar panels (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 34, Upperthong Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BE
Work to TPO(s) 26/02
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-02-27
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A brief summary of Upperthong in West Yorkshire
Upperthong is a village located in the Holme Valley civil parish within the Kirklees district of West Yorkshire, England, situated about 807 feet (246 m) above sea level and approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of Huddersfield. The population has seen significant growth, increasing from 1,116 in 2005 to 1,938 by 2019, making it a potentially vibrant area for planning applications and community development initiatives.
Property prices in Upperthong show an average sale price of £282,771, 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 Upperthong a particularly low-crime area.
Upperthong has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Oldfield, Netherthong, Upperthong, Underbank, Holmfirth, Hinchcliffe Mill. 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 Upperthong 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.
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Planning Activity in Upperthong
In the last 24 months, 124 planning applications were submitted near Upperthong. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Upperthong maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upperthong were tree works (54), full planning applications (37), outline applications (5). 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, 111 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 56 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 56 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Holmfirth planning applications
- Netherthong planning applications
- Burnlee planning applications
- Hinchliffe Mill planning applications
- Hogley Green planning applications
- Cartworth planning applications
- Under Bank planning applications
- Totties planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.