Westfield (WF16), West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westfield (WF16), West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Westfield (WF16) are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Kirklees
- Parliamentary constituency: Spen Valley
- LSOA: Kirklees 011F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westfield (WF16).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westfield (WF16).
- 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 Westfield (WF16) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Westfield (WF16).
- 2026/90790 - Co Op Academy Smithies Moor, Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB
Discharge of details reserved by condition 23 (external facing materials) on previous permission 2025/92598 for redevelopment of school, including demolition of existing buildings, erection of replace
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-19 - - Co Op Academy Smithies Moor, Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB
Discharge of details reserved by condition 23 (external facing materials) on previous permission 2025/92598 for redevelopment of school, including demolition of existing buildings, erection of replace
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Co Op Academy Smithies Moor, Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB
Discharge of conditions 19 (surface water strategy), 20 (exceedence routeing), 21 (temp drainage), 22 (point of discharge) on previous permission 2025/92598 for redevelopment of school, including demo
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Co Op Academy Smithies Moor, Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB
Non material amendment to previous permission 2025/92598 for redevelopment of school, including demolition of existing buildings; erection of replacement single storey school building with external wo
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Co Op Academy Smithies Moor, Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB
Discharge of details reserved by conditions 24 (Ecological Design Strategy and Landscaping Plan), 29 (LMMP) and Biodiversity Net Gain Plan on previous permission 2025/92598 for redevelopment of school
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 29, Little Green Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 9HF
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Co Op Academy Smithies Moor, Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB
Redevelopment of school, including demolition of existing buildings and erection of replacement single storey school building with external works including provision of a forest school, hard and soft
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 15, Redfearn Avenue, Heckmondwike, WF16 9PY
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 4, Redfearn Avenue, Heckmondwike, WF16 9PY
Erection of single storey rear and front extensions and two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 1, Westfield Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9HJ
New render finish to existing walls
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Westfield (WF16) in West Yorkshire
Westfield (WF16) is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Westfield (WF16) a particularly low-crime area.
Westfield (WF16) has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Birstall, Gomersal, Little Gomersal. 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.
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Planning Activity in Westfield (WF16)
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Westfield (WF16). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Westfield (WF16) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Westfield (WF16) were full planning applications (9), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 20% 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, 32 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.