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Planning in Brighouse

Approved
82%
31 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brighouse in the last 24 months, from Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Brighouse

Brighouse is a town in the Calderdale metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, England, located on the River Calder and just 4 miles east of Halifax. It boasts excellent transport links, including Junction 25 of the M62 motorway and Brighouse railway station, connecting to the Caldervale and Huddersfield Lines. The town's population was recorded at 11,195 in the 2011 Census, and it features a mooring basin on the Calder and Hebble Navigation, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.

Property prices in Brighouse show an average sale price of £231,070, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Brighouse area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Brighouse a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Brighouse has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brighouse planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Brighouse, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 95 planning applications were submitted near Brighouse. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (14), outline applications (6), full planning applications (4).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brighouse?
In the last 24 months, 95 planning applications were submitted near Brighouse. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Brighouse?
The average planning decision time near Brighouse is 66 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Brighouse?
The planning approval rate near Brighouse is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Brighouse?
The most common type of planning application near Brighouse is discharge of conditions, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Brighouse?
You can search and track planning applications near Brighouse on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.