Kirklees is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #236 out of 282. 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%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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Kirklees decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

92%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #84 of 282

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #126 of 282

47%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #236 of 282

60%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #256 of 282

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

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