4B, Near Bank, Shelley, Huddersfield, HD8 8LS
Application withdrawn
2026/91220
Description
Dead or Dangerous Tree
Kirklees
Planning Authority Score
2.7/10
Poor
#236 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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