Wilshaw, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wilshaw, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wilshaw are administered by Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wilshaw
Wilshaw, located in West Yorkshire, is a small village known for its historical significance and picturesque scenery. The area has connections to notable figures, including Dennis Wilshaw, an English footballer, and Michael Wilshaw, a prominent education leader. Researchers exploring planning applications in Wilshaw will find a community rich in history and potential for development.
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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 058B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wilshaw.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wilshaw.
- 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 Wilshaw based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
154 planning applications found near Wilshaw.
- 2026/91766 - 32, Wilshaw Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DZ
Work to trees TPO 17/75 within a Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-24 - - 32, Wilshaw Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DZ
Work to trees TPO 17/75 within a Conservation Area
Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Ash Cottage, 7, Upper Wilshaw, Holmfirth, HD9 4EA
Dead or Dangerous Tree(s)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Manor Farm, Lower Greave Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DY
Variation of conditions 2 (plans and specifications) and 6 (doors, windows and rooflights) on previous permission 2021/92596 for conversion of outbuilding including alterations to form two dwellings (
Type: Conditions | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 9, Lower Greave Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DY
Work to Tree(s) within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Manor Farm, Lower Greave Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DY
Partial demolition of and extensions and alterations to outbuilding to form one dwelling (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - 32, Wilshaw Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DZ
Dead or Dangerous Tree to TPO 17/75
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 9, Gill Birks, Meltham, Meltham, HOLMFIRTH, HD9 4DZ
Work to tree(s) in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-26
View full details - - Woodland at the junction of Wilshaw Road and, Wilshaw Mill Road, Wilshaw, Holmfirth, HD9 4EB
Work to TPO(s) ME1/57 in a Conseration Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 7, Lower Greave Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DY
Work to tree(s) in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 32, Wilshaw Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DZ
Work to TPO(s) 17/75 in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 33, Wilshaw Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DZ
Demolition of stables and erection of outbuilding (garage and office) (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Upper Wilshaw, Wilshaw Mill Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, Kirklees, HD9 4EA
Dead or Dangerous tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-06-25
View full details - - Oak Barn, 4, Heady Fields, Wilshaw Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4JG
Erection of store with canopy (Listed Building)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-05-23
View full details - - Oak Barn, 4, Heady Fields, Wilshaw Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4JG
Listed Building Consent for erection of canopy and store
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-05-23
View full details - - 7, Lower Greave Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DY
Non material amendment to previous permission 2023/91332 for erection of single storey rear extension (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - Wilshaw Woods, Wilshaw Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DZ
Work to TPO trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-12-19
View full details - - 32, Wilshaw Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DZ
Work to TPO trees in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-09-12
View full details - - 7, Upper Wilshaw, Wilshaw Mill Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4EA
Work to trees in a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 7, Lower Greave Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DY
Erection of single storey rear extension (within a Conservation Area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Kirklees | Date: 2023-05-09
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A brief summary of Wilshaw in West Yorkshire
Wilshaw, located in West Yorkshire, is a small village known for its historical significance and picturesque scenery. The area has connections to notable figures, including Dennis Wilshaw, an English footballer, and Michael Wilshaw, a prominent education leader. Researchers exploring planning applications in Wilshaw will find a community rich in history and potential for development.
Property prices in Wilshaw 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 Wilshaw a particularly low-crime area.
Wilshaw has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wilshaw. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Wilshaw includes 4 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, Wilshaw 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 Wilshaw
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Wilshaw. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wilshaw may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wilshaw were tree works (8), full planning applications (6), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
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