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Kirkburton Ward planning approval rate

Kirkburton Ward ward in Kirklees has a 88.7% approval rate based on 2,049 planning decisions. Kirklees overall: 86.3%.

Last updated: March 2026

88.7%
ward approval rate
2,049
Decisions
1,818
Approved
231
Refused
86.3%
Kirklees average

Kirkburton Ward sits slightly above the Kirklees average, with a 2.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Kirkburton Ward compares

Kirkburton Ward ward (2,049 decided)
88.7%
Kirklees overall (29,619 decided)
86.3%
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Recent decisions in Kirkburton Ward

2025/93323
Demolition of attached outbuildings and erection of two-storey extension to crea · 2026-03-12
Approved
2025/92972
Erection of single and two storey extensions, internal and external alterations · 2026-03-04
Approved
2025/93483
Erection of single storey side extension and installation of solar panels to gar · 2026-03-02
Approved
2025/92777
Demolition of existing dwelling and associated buildings and erection of replace · 2026-03-02
Approved
2025/92290
‘Change of use from beauty salon (use class E) to residential (use class C3) and · 2026-02-24
Approved

What gets approved near your property?

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 29,619 decisions.

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