Search Elland planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Elland · updated daily · Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
- William Henry Smith Specialist College Providence Street Elland Calderdale HX5 9DLAwaiting decisionInstallation of two new windows on northern elevationReceived 9 Nov 202626/00832/FUL
- Land Adjacent To Old Earth Primary School Lower Edge Road Elland CalderdaleAwaiting decisionSubmission of information to discharge condition 28 on application 23/01229/FULReceived 27 Oct 202623/01229/DISC4
- Land Side Of Highfield The Carriage Drive Greetland Elland CalderdaleAwaiting decisionNon material amendment to 23/00062/FUL; Internal alterations to become one dwelling without ancillary annex. Amendments to simplify construction costs. Change of materials.2nd Non Material AmendmentReceived 5 Oct 202623/00062/NMA2
- The Old Bailey 18 Huddersfield Road Elland Calderdale HX5 9DWAwaiting decisionNew 6 storey mixed use building containing 2no. ground floor commercial units and 10no. upper floor residential units with associated car parking, bin and cycle storage.Received 29 Sep 202626/00545/OUT
- Old Earth Primary School Lower Edge Road Elland Calderdale HX5 9PLAwaiting decisionRemoval and replacement of the current insufficient fence runs, associated making good, and ancillary works necessary to complete the project. Works are to the existing school boundary fence within the existing site boundary.Received 14 Sep 202626/00691/FUL
Planning in Elland
- Approved
- 85%
- 35 of 37 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Elland in the last 24 months, from Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Elland
Postcode districts
HX5 40 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Elland
Elland is a market town located in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England, nestled along the River Calder and the Calder and Hebble Navigation, just south of Halifax. Historically significant, it was recorded as Elant in the Domesday Book of 1086. According to the 2011 Census, Elland's population was 11,676, highlighting its status as a vibrant community with potential for various planning applications. The town has a population of approximately 11,676. It sits within the Calderdale district.
Property prices in Elland show an average sale price of £234,109, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Elland 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 (May 2026). This makes Elland a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Elland has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elland 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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In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Elland. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (24), full planning applications (16), amendments (6). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (43% success rate).