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House prices in Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council: average £191,385, +4.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council received?
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council received 1,824 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 85%.
How long does Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council take to decide applications?
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council takes an average of 69 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council?
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council approves 85% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 570 appeals were lodged against Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 19% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, commonly referred to as Calderdale Council, serves as the local authority for the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale in West Yorkshire, England. As a metropolitan borough council, it is responsible for delivering a range of local government services throughout the area. Since 2014, Calderdale Council has also been a member of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, collaborating with other councils to enhance regional development and services. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Jane Scullion (Labour), who has held the position since 17 May 2023. Robin Tuddenham serves as Chief Executive since June 2017. The council comprises 51 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 130 towns and villages, including Brighouse, Elland, Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge and Todmorden. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council received 1,824 planning applications. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (195), discharge of conditions (187), tree works (173). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

570 planning appeals were lodged against Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council decisions, of which 88 were allowed and 384 were dismissed (19% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.