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Planning in Greetland

Approved
93%
14 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Calderdale Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Greetland

Postcode districts

HX4 84 applications in the last 12 monthsHX3 236 applications in the last 12 monthsHX5 40 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Greetland

Greetland is a village located in the Calderdale metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, England, within the Greetland and Stainland Ward. As of the 2011 Census, the ward's population stood at 11,389. Situated about 1 mile west of Elland and 2.5 miles south of Halifax, Greetland offers a mix of residential and community development opportunities for those researching planning applications in the area.

Property prices in Greetland 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 Greetland 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 Greetland a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Greetland has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Greetland 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 Greetland, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Greetland. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), tree works (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Greetland?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Greetland. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Greetland?
The average planning decision time near Greetland is 83 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 Greetland?
The planning approval rate near Greetland is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Greetland?
The most common type of planning application near Greetland is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Greetland?
You can search and track planning applications near Greetland on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.