493, Lees Hall Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9EW Data via plota.co.uk

Application other 2026/91477
Date received
31 May 2026
Date validated
31 May 2026
Postcode
WF12 9EW

Description

The proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The proposed extension projects 4m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.9m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.4m Data via plota.co.uk

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. View full council performance
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