Halifax, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Halifax, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · Town
About Halifax
Halifax, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, is situated in the eastern foothills of the Pennines. Historically an economic hub since the 15th century, it gained prominence through woollen manufacture, highlighted by the iconic Piece Hall built for wool trading. The town flourished as a mill town during the Industrial Revolution, with landmarks like Dean Clough Mill still standing today. As of the 2021 census, Halifax has a population of 88,134 and serves as the administrative centre for Calderdale, making it a key area for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 104,100 (2021) · Area: 20.7 km²
District: Calderdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £213,466 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Calderdale
- Parliamentary constituency: Halifax
- LSOA: Calderdale 008G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Halifax.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Halifax.
- 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 Halifax based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Halifax.
- - Sainsburys Supermarket Wade Street Halifax Calderdale HX1 1SB
Prior approval application for proposed installation of solar panels to roof of non domestic building
Status: Undecided | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 32 Belgrave Gardens Halifax Calderdale HX3 6BA
Side Conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Timeform House Northgate Halifax Calderdale HX1 1XF
Submission of information to discharge conditions 2, 3, 6, 8, 12, 13 and 15 on planning application 25/00612/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Timeform House Northgate Halifax Calderdale HX1 1XF
Three internally illuminated fascia signs and window graphics (Advertisement Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Woolshops Shopping Centre Woolshops Halifax Calderdale
Three double sided digital 'D6' outdoor display units (Advertisement Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Lewins 22 - 26 Bull Green Halifax Calderdale HX1 5AB
installation of 1x illuminated pictorial projecting sign, 1x illuminated amenity board, 1x illuminated fascia sign, 2x non illuminated chalkboards, 2x non illuminated door plaques and 1x non illuminat
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Lewins 22 - 26 Bull Green Halifax Calderdale HX1 5AB
installation of 1x illuminated pictorial projecting sign, 1x illuminated amenity board, 1x illuminated fascia sign, 2x non illuminated chalkboards, 2x non illuminated door plaques and 1x non illuminat
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 18 Crown Street Halifax Calderdale HX1 1TT
The installation of one non-illuminated logo panel (Advertisement Consent)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - North Bridge Leisure Centre North Bridge Street Halifax Calderdale HX3 6TE
Non Material amendment to application 21/00917/FUL - Update wording of condition 7 and 8
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 31 Commercial Street Halifax Calderdale HX1 1BE
halo illuminated fascia sign, projecting sign and poster frames (Advertisement Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Lloyds TSB Bank PLC Commercial Street Halifax HX1 1BB
Proposed temporary handrail, temporary scaffold tower, skylight fixings, roof tile replacement repairs, rotten timber walkway repairs and metal stair fixings (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 20 Broad Street Plaza Broad Street Plaza Halifax Calderdale HX1 1UX
2 illuminated fascia signs, 1 illuminated Logo sign, 1 illuminated projecting sign and 1 illuminated menu case and 1 walkway sign and window vinyls (Advertisement Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 5 Market Street Halifax Calderdale HX1 1PB
2 x fascia signs (1 illuminated), and 2 x projecting signs (1 illuminated) (Advertisment Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - The Piece Hall Piece Hall Halifax Calderdale
Remove and reinstate masonry and repoint exterior wall West side
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Borough Market Market Street Halifax Calderdale
Submission of information to discharge condition 4 on planning application 23/01008/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Bowling Mill Dean Clough Mills Dean Clough Halifax Calderdale
Submission of information to discharge condition 1 on planning application 24/01182/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 28 - 30 Market Street Halifax Calderdale HX1 1PB
Replacement of no.28 shop front
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - North Bridge Leisure Centre North Bridge Street Halifax HX3 6TE
Non Material Amendment to application 21/00917/FUL; Amendment to C11
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - 13 - 17 Silver Street Halifax Calderdale
Redevelopment and refurbishment of existing building to provide a mixed use development, comprising of 28 apartments from 1st- 4th floors and commercial use ( A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1 ) at ground floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 18 Southgate Halifax Calderdale HX1 1DL
Conversion & extension to create retail unit, 4 apartments & 1 dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2024-10-07
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A brief summary of Halifax in West Yorkshire
Halifax, located in the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, is situated in the eastern foothills of the Pennines. Historically an economic hub since the 15th century, it gained prominence through woollen manufacture, highlighted by the iconic Piece Hall built for wool trading. The town flourished as a mill town during the Industrial Revolution, with landmarks like Dean Clough Mill still standing today. As of the 2021 census, Halifax has a population of 88,134 and serves as the administrative centre for Calderdale, making it a key area for those researching planning applications in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 104,100 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Calderdale district.
Halifax covers an area of approximately 20.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Halifax show an average sale price of £213,466, 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 Halifax a particularly low-crime area.
Halifax has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Savile Park, Halifax, Huddersfield Road East, Halifax, Peoples Park, Halifax, Akroydon, Halifax Town Centre. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Halifax includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Halifax 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.
Planning Activity in Halifax
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Halifax. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Halifax maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Halifax were discharge of conditions (14), full planning applications (10), tree works (9).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 10 medium-scale applications, 45 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 34 applications
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