Gomersal St Marys C of E First & Nursery School, Shirley Avenue, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, BD19 4NA
Application undecided
2026/90937
Description
Redevelopment of school, including demolition of existing buildings; erection of single storey building; external works including provision of hard and soft PE and play spaces; sub-station; associated landscaping; installation of temporary building during construction
2.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#239 of 277
Kirklees is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #236 out of 277. The council extends the time limit on 60% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).
Kirklees decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #84 of 277
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #123 of 277
50%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #236 of 277
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #251 of 277
85%
Minor dwellings approved
228 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
39 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
55 decided
1,719
Total decisions
145 refused in 2025