Search Whitley Lower planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Whitley Lower · updated daily · Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Headlands Farm, Falhouse Lane, Whitley, Dewsbury, WF12 0NJAwaiting decisionSiting of caravan for holiday letReceived 22 Oct 20262026/92975
- Healey Farm, Healey Lane, Briestfield, Dewsbury, WF12 0NTAwaiting decisionDischarge of details reserved by conditions 5 (mitigation measures), 6 (intrusive site investigations), 7 (Remediation Strategy) and Biodiversity Gain Plan on previous permission 2025/91128 for extension of farmyard and erection of cattle buildingReceived 7 Sep 20262026/92505
- 26, Scopsley Lane, Whitley, Dewsbury, WF12 0NGApprovedErection of part single storey and part two storey infill extensionReceived 7 Aug 2026Decided 12 Oct 20262026/92210
- West Lea, Briestfield Road, Briestfield, Dewsbury, WF12 0NXRefusedWork to trees TPO 15/08TreesReceived 29 Jun 2026Decided 24 Aug 20262026/91802
- Top Ashlea, Briestfield Road, Briestfield, Dewsbury, WF12 0PAApprovedDischarge of details reserved by conditions 4 (intrusive site investigations), 5 (declaration) and 6 (coal workings) on previous permission 2025/92378 for erection of agricultural buildingConditionsReceived 20 May 2026Decided 2 Jul 20262026/91357
Planning in Whitley Lower
- Approved
- 58%
- 7 of 12 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitley Lower in the last 24 months, from Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Whitley Lower
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WF12 126 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Whitley Lower
Whitley Lower is a quaint village located near Thornhill in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. The community is anchored by the Grade II listed parish church dedicated to St Mary and St Michael, which is part of the united benefice that includes Briestfield. As of 1891, the civil parish had a population of 879, reflecting its historical significance and community structure, which may be relevant for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Kirklees district.
Property prices in Whitley Lower show an average sale price of £217,428, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whitley Lower area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whitley Lower a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Whitley Lower has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitley Lower 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whitley Lower, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Whitley Lower. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
The most common types were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3).