Search Friendly planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Friendly · updated daily · Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 3 Norton Tower Halifax Calderdale HX2 0NGAwaiting decisiondemolition of garage to facilitate 2 floor extensionReceived 4 Nov 202626/00700/HSE
- 12 Rosevale View Sowerby Bridge Calderdale HX6 2DWAwaiting decisionPrune and crown 1 tree to reduce risk of falling branches (Tree preservation order)Received 31 Oct 202626/20128/TPO
- Rose Cottage 72 Warley Town Lane Halifax Calderdale HX2 7SAAwaiting decisionGround floor extension and alterationsReceived 22 Oct 202626/00826/HSE
- Warley House Stock Lane Warley Halifax Calderdale HX2 7RUAwaiting decisionT1 & T2 - Sycamore: Crown lift to provide approximately 5 metres clearance above ground level. T3 & T4 - Sycamore: Pollard to approximately 10-12 metres. The tree has not previously been pollarded. Works are proposed to establish and maintain the crown at a manageable height and reduce foreseeable risk from falling branches to members of the public using the garden areas. T5 - Ash: Severe Ash Dieback with significant crown decline and extensive dead and dying upper growth. Fell to ground level due to the deteriorating condition and foreseeable risk of branch and/or stem failure. The tree is close to existing structures and the area proposed for construction of a new outbuilding. T6 - Ash: Completely dead tree with extensive deadwood and a deteriorating structure. Fell to ground level due to the foreseeable risk of branch and/or stem failure. The tree is close to existing structures and the area proposed for construction of a new outbuilding. T7 - Sycamore: Mature Sycamore currently in reasonable physiological and structural condition, with no significant immediate safety defects identified. Fell to ground level to facilitate construction of the proposed new outbuilding and provide the necessary space for the building, access and working area. Retention of the tree would significantly constrain the proposed layout.TreesReceived 1 Sep 202626/22043/TCA
- 16 Victoria Avenue Sowerby Bridge Calderdale HX6 2PEApprovedLoft Conversion with dormer to rear (Lawful Development Certificate)Lawful Dev. Certificate Proposed UseReceived 25 Aug 2026Decided 20 Oct 202626/00579/192
Planning in Friendly
- Approved
- 84%
- 16 of 19 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Friendly in the last 24 months, from Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Friendly
Postcode districts
HX2 147 applications in the last 12 monthsHX6 94 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
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About Friendly
Friendly is a settlement located near Sowerby Bridge in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, positioned along the A646 road in the picturesque River Calder valley. Historically noted as a village three miles west of Halifax in Bartholomew's 1887 Gazetteer, Friendly offers a quaint environment that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Sowerby Bridge district.
Property prices in Friendly show an average sale price of £191,434, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Friendly 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 Friendly a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Friendly 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, 42 planning applications were submitted near Friendly. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
The most common types were tree works (5), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).