Healey Farm, Healey Lane, Briestfield, Dewsbury, WF12 0NT Data via plota.co.uk
Application undecided
2026/91310
Description
Erection of steel portal frame shed for the covered storage of straw, fodder and machinery and hardstanding Data via plota.co.uk
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
5 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2021
Approved
Lower Sowood Farm, Healey Lane, Briestfield, Dewsbury, WF12 0NT
Erection of extension and alterations to outbuilding to create dwelling forming annex acc…
2021
Refused
Lower Sowood Farm, Healey Lane, Briestfield, Dewsbury, WF12 0NT
Erection of extension and alterations to outbuilding to create dwelling forming annex acc…
2020
Approved
Lower Sowood Farm, Healey Lane, Briestfield, Dewsbury, WF12 0NT
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of single storey extensions
Kirklees
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#249 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
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