BD11 PROJECT PREPARATION BRIEF
Starting a Birkenshaw or Drighlington project with the right authority

Prepared by ATR Developments Limited. You can use this with your designer or builder.
These are preparation prompts, not a property survey or a permissions decision.

Project address: ______________________________
Proposed work: ________________________________
Intended use / occupation: ____________________

BD11 covers places associated with both Kirklees and Leeds. For a Birkenshaw or Drighlington extension, confirm the council using the full address before seeking planning records or advice. Then establish the condition of any existing garage, outbuilding or addition that the new scheme relies on.

DECISIONS TO RESOLVE

1. Keep records with the exact site
Use a location plan when gathering council advice and previous decisions. Do not transfer assumptions from another BD11 property if it falls under a different authority or has a different planning history.
[ ] Gather: Full address, location plan and previous decision notices.
Notes: ________________________________________

2. Assess retained buildings separately
If the proposal absorbs an old garage or outbuilding, ask what can be verified about its foundations, floor and walls. A structure suitable for storage may need different work for the proposed accommodation.
[ ] Gather: Existing construction information and photographs of the retained building.
Notes: ________________________________________

ADDRESS CHECKS
[ ] Confirm the authority using the full address: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
[ ] Establish applicable permissions with the relevant authority and advisers.

PRIMARY RESOURCES

Kirklees Council
Search the site and use the relevant local map or appraisal when considering changes to the building.
Planning history: https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/planning-applications/search-for-planning-applications/default.aspx
Conservation maps & appraisals: https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/trees-listing-and-conservation/conservation-area-maps.aspx

Leeds City Council
Find earlier decisions and check the relevant conservation boundary for your address.
Planning history: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/planning/planning-permission/view-and-comment-on-planning-applications
Conservation maps & appraisals: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/planning/conservation-protection-and-heritage/conservation-area

Resource review: 2026-10-16
No project cost, permission or availability is confirmed by this checklist.