How long do planning decisions take near Clifton?

The average planning decision time near Clifton is 73 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 Clifton?

The planning approval rate near Clifton is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Clifton?

The most common type of planning application near Clifton is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Clifton?

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Clifton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clifton, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Clifton are administered by Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Clifton

Clifton is a village located on the eastern fringes of Brighouse, within the Calderdale district of West Yorkshire, England. This area offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it an interesting point for planning applications and local development initiatives.

District: Calderdale

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £235,458 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Calderdale
Parliamentary constituency: Calder Valley
LSOA: Calderdale 023C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clifton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clifton.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Clifton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Clifton.

- Eurostar House, Birds Royd Lane, Brighouse, HD6 1NG
26/00290/VAR - Variation of condition 1 on application 24/01202/FUL - Installation of five silo tanks
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rochdale | Date: 2026-06-25
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26/00291/VAR - Severn House Heywoods Industrial Park Birds Royd Lane Brighouse Calderdale HD6 1NA
Variation of condition 1 on application 24/01202/FUL - Installation of five silo tanks
Status: Undecided | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-06-19
26/00103/HSE - 6 Clifton Common Clifton Brighouse Calderdale HD6 1QW
Two storey rear extension with Juliet Balcony on first floor
Status: Undecided | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-05-21
- 103 Stratton Road Brighouse Calderdale HD6 3UA
Double storey side and rear extension and front entrance feature
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-09-22
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- Naylor Myers Limited Sherwood Road Brighouse HD6 1QG
Prune two trees (Tree Preservation Order)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-02-05
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- 25 Clifton Common Clifton Brighouse Calderdale HD6 1QW
Installation of a dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Clifton in West Yorkshire

Property prices in Clifton show an average sale price of £235,458, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clifton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Clifton includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Clifton

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Clifton. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Clifton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Clifton were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (4), outline applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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