30A, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2JS Data via plota.co.uk

2026/92414 Application undecided
Change of useCommercial premises

Proposal

Change of use of part of premises to self contained holiday let unit (within a Conservation Area) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
1 Sept 2026
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Validated
10 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 5 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 5 Nov 2026 and 19 Nov 2026, from Kirklees's recent changes of use.

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Other documents 1

PDF A Application · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 9

10 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin
Nearest: 10,12,14, Huddersfield Road, Grade II, about 12 m from the postcode pin · 10 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Holmfirth conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
In flood zones plus climate change
Inside the extent flood zones 2 and 3 could reach with climate change: the Central allowance for the 2080s on rivers, the Upper End allowance for sea level rise to 2125. From rivers. Defences are not counted.
The Environment Agency flood map for planning. Councils use it to decide when a flood risk assessment and the sequential test are needed. It is indicative and does not show whether a particular property will flood.
Flood map ↗
Heritage at risk: Holmfirth
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 4; Flood defence about 7 m from the postcode pin (natural high ground); Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Holmfirth built-up area; Green belt about 60 m away: South and West Yorkshire.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area70 m² (753 sq ft)
Energy ratingB (asset rating 48)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2024, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Kirklees
Postcode
HD9 2JS
Received
1 Sept 2026
Validated
10 Sept 2026
Ward
Holme Valley South Ward
Case officer
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Target decision
5 Nov 2026
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 48 of the 56-day target. Kirklees usually decides changes of use by day 60.

Day 4812 days to the predicted decision (day 60)
43%decided within 8 weeks
74%approved
114decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Kirklees in the last twelve months, from validation. Kirklees decision record →

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Modd Laithe Farm, New Fold, Holmfirth, HD9 2DQ
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
2025/92615
2025 Approved
20, Upperthong Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BE
Erection of external steps and retaining wall with excavation works and associated altera…
2025/91191
2025 Refused
34, Upperthong Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BE
Work to TPO(s) 26/02
2025/90537
2024 Approved
8, Greenfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2BJ
Installation of roof mounted solar panels (within a Conservation Area)
2024/91978
2024 Approved
Modd Laithe Farm, New Fold, Holmfirth, HD9 2DQ
Alterations to convert former barn/store to extend living accommodation, rebuild and erec…
2024/90542
2023 Approved
Shaleycrest, 8, Upperthong Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BE
Work to trees in a Conservation Area
2023/93243
2023 Approved
17, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2JR
Alterations to convert detached garage to provide additional ancillary accommodation (wit…
2023/91034
2021 Approved
The Edge, 28A, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2JS
Installation of wooden louvres to front windows (within a Conservation Area)
2021/91707
2020 Approved
12-13, New Fold, Holmfirth, HD9 2DQ
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of windows (Within a Conservation Area)
2020/92210
2020 Approved
1, Lower Mill Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 2JB
Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extensions and external alterations (w…
2020/91245
2020 Approved
9, New Fold, Holmfirth, HD9 2DQ
Change of use from residential cottage to business use as a remedial massage therapy clin…
2020/91770
2020 Approved
Bailey Smailes Heap Marshall, 38, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2JW
Work to trees in CA
2020/91101
2019 Approved
Langricks (Holmfirth) Ltd, 4, Greenfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2JT
Erection of extensions to existing building and demolition of existing ground floor exten…
2019/93832
2019 Approved
Dotty Taylor Bridal Ltd, 14, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2JS
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations (within a Conservation Area)
2019/92869
2019 Approved
9, Lower Mill Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 2JB
Work to tree in CA
2019/92583
2019 Approved
19, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2JR
Installation of replacement shop front and new entrance (within a Conservation Area)
2019/90636
2019 Approved
24, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2JS
Erection of non-illuminated sign (within a Conservation Area)
2019/91126
2018 Approved
20, Upperthong Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BE
Erection of extensions and alterations to create dwelling forming annex accommodation ass…
2018/94152
2018 Approved
2, Scar Fold, Holmfirth, HD9 2JN
Work to trees in CA
2018/93347
2018 Approved
Jack Pearson, 25, Hollowgate, Holmfirth, HD9 2DG
Listed Building Consent for replacement of external door (within a Conservation Area)
2018/92799
2017 Approved
14A, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2JS
Change of use of first floor flat (C3) to shop (A1) (Listed Building within a Conservatio…
2017/92258
2017 Approved
10, Lower Mill Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 2JB
Works to Tree(s) within a conservation area
2017/92683
2017 Approved
5, Upperthong Lane, Holmfirth, HD9 3BE
Work to tree(s) within a conservation area
2017/91867
2016 Approved
19 A, Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 2JR
Installation of 2 non-illuminated facia signs, 2 non-illuminated vinyl signs and 1 non-il…
2016/92573
2016 Approved
Voda Bar, 11, Huddersfield Road, Homfirth, HD9 2JR
Deemed application via Enforcement Appeal for change of use to nightclub (within a Conser…
2016/90127
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. View full council performance
Kirklees decision statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.