Rear of, 32, Dorchester Road, Fixby, Huddersfield, HD2 2JZ

Application undecided 2026/90738
Council
Date received
16 Mar 2026
Date validated
16 Mar 2026
Postcode
HD2 2JZ

Description

Change of use and erection of extensions and alterations to convert garden annexe (former garage) to detached dwelling, creation of means of access and associated works

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