How long do planning decisions take near Holmfield?

The average planning decision time near Holmfield is 51 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 Holmfield?

The planning approval rate near Holmfield is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Holmfield?

The most common type of planning application near Holmfield is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Holmfield?

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Holmfield, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Holmfield, West Yorkshire.

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About Holmfield

Holmfield is a suburb of Halifax located in West Yorkshire, England, situated approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the town centre. This area is relevant for those researching planning applications due to its proximity to Halifax and potential development opportunities within a well-connected urban environment.

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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 008A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Holmfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Holmfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Holmfield.

- Laurel Bank House Holdsworth Road Holmfield Halifax Calderdale HX2 9TJ
Management of trees (inc. fell two and prune thirteen) (Tree Preservation Order)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 1 School Cote Farm Brow Lane Holmfield Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 6SR
Non material amendment to planning permission 24/04179/HOU: Amendments to some of the window openings
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-05
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- 74 Heathy Lane Holmfield Halifax Calderdale HX2 9UN
S106 compliance check
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-01-15
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- St Catherines Catholic High School Holdsworth Road Holmfield Halifax Calderdale HX2 9TH
Screening Opinion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2024-12-27
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- 1 School Cote Farm Brow Lane Holmfield Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 6SR
Proposed first-floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-10-30
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- 76 Beechwood Road Holmfield Halifax Calderdale HX2 9AR
Prior approval application for proposed single storey extension to rear, extending out by 4 metres, maximum height 3.62 metres, 2.5 metres to eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2024-08-08
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- School Cote Farm Brow Lane Holmfield Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 6SR
Change of use of agricultural building to storage or light industrial unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-12-27
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A brief summary of Holmfield in West Yorkshire

Property prices in Holmfield 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 Holmfield a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Holmfield

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Holmfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Holmfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Holmfield were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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