How long do planning decisions take near Illingworth?

The average planning decision time near Illingworth 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 Illingworth?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Illingworth?

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

How can I track planning applications near Illingworth?

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Illingworth, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Illingworth, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Illingworth are administered by Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Illingworth

Illingworth is a village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, falling under the Illingworth and Mixenden ward. As of the 2011 Census, the ward had a population of 12,739 residents and is situated approximately 3.3 miles (5.3 km) north-west of Halifax. This growing community presents various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its residential development and local amenities.

Population: 12,739

District: Calderdale

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Area Information

Admin district: Calderdale
Parliamentary constituency: Calder Valley
LSOA: Calderdale 007D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Illingworth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Illingworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Illingworth.

26/00279/192 - 21 Ambler Grove Illingworth Halifax Calderdale HX2 9TR
Single Storey Rear Extension (Lawful Development Certificate)
Status: Undecided | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-06-29
- 16 Round Hill Holmfield Halifax HX2 9XJ
Front, side and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-02-25
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- Land South Of Goose Gate Whitehill Road Illingworth Halifax Calderdale
Residential development of up to 14 dwellings, all matters reserved except Access (Outline)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2024-10-07
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A brief summary of Illingworth in West Yorkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Illingworth a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Illingworth

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Illingworth. 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 Illingworth 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 Illingworth were outline applications (4), full planning applications (3), tree works (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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