Illingworth, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Illingworth, West Yorkshire.
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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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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 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
2 planning applications found near Illingworth.
- - 16 Round Hill Holmfield Halifax HX2 9XJ
Front, side and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 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
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. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,739. It sits within the Calderdale district.
Property prices in Illingworth 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 Illingworth a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Illingworth 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 Illingworth
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Illingworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 56 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 full planning applications (6), outline applications (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 40% 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.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.