84a, Soothill Lane, Soothill, Batley, WF17 6NB Data via plota.co.uk
Application approved
2026/91046
Description
Change of use from hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) to launderette Data via plota.co.uk
Other new applications on this street
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
4 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Approved
84, Soothill Lane, Soothill, Batley, WF17 6NB
Erection of single storey rear extension and demolition of existing shed
2022
Approved
Quarry House, 1, St Lukes Close, Soothill, Batley, WF17 6NT
Work to trees within a conservation area
2022
Withdrawn
Quarry House, 1, St Lukes Close, Soothill, Batley, WF17 6NT
Work to trees within a conservation area
2017
Approved
104 , Soothill Lane, Soothill, Batley, WF17 6NB
Formation of vehicular access
Kirklees
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#249 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Kirklees is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #251 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 62% 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%).
Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Kirklees decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #86 of 296
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #131 of 296
46%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #251 of 296
62%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #274 of 296
86%
Minor dwellings approved
248 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
41 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
71 decided
1,779
Total decisions
151 refused in the year to March 2026