Birch House, 1, Birks Lane, Stocksmoor, Huddersfield, HD8 0PS
Pending
2026/91156
Description
Work to trees within a Conservation Area
Historical activity at this location
20 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2022
Approved
Listed Building Consent for demolition of outbuildings and erection of garages/workshop (…
2022
With conditions
Demolition of outbuildings and erection of garages/workshop (modified proposal) (Listed B…
2022
Approved
Dangerous tree notification
2021
Approved
Listed Building Consent for demolition of outbuildings and erection of garages (within a…
2021
With conditions
Demolition of outbuildings and erection of garages (Listed Building within a Conservation…
2020
Approved
Work to TPOs 01/77 within a conservation area
2019
Approved
Work to tree(s) TPO 01/77
2018
Approved
Erection of agricultural building
2018
Approved
Work to TPO(s) 01/77 within a conservation area
2018
Approved
Prior notification for erection of agricultural building
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
The Cornmill, Thunder Bridge Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0GF
Work to TPO trees within a Conservation Area
2023
Approved
The Cornmill, Thunder Bridge Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0GF
Work to TPO trees in a conservation area
2021
With conditions
adj, Birch House, 1, Birks Lane, Stocksmoor, Huddersfield, HD8 0PS
Erection of stable block and menage
2019
Approved
The Cornmill, Thunder Bridge Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0GF
Work to TPO(s) 01/77 within a conservation area
2019
Withdrawn
The Cornmill, Dam Hill, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0GF
Erection of three storey extension to front (within a Conservation Area)
2018
Approved
Land off, Grange Lane, Thunderbridge, Kirkburton
Dangerous Tree
2018
Approved
Land off, Grange Lane, Thunderbridge, Kirkburton
Dead/Dangerous Tree
2018
With conditions
Wheatsheaf Cottage, Thunder Bridge Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0PX
Erection of rear extension on piers (within a Conservation Area)
2017
With conditions
The Cornmill, Thunder Bridge Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0GF
Erection of single storey front extension (Within a Conservation Area)
2017
With conditions
The Cornmill, Thunder Bridge Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0PX
Erection of single storey front extension (within a Conservation Area)
Kirklees
Planning Authority Score
2.7/10
Poor
#243 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Kirklees is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #243 out of 292. 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 292
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #130 of 292
47%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #243 of 292
60%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #266 of 292
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