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Planning in Old Town

Approved
80%
28 of 33 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Calderdale Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

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About Old Town

Old Town is a picturesque village located in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, perched on a hilltop above Hebden Bridge and opposite Heptonstall. With a population of approximately 1,070, it features a village green, two chapels, the Hare & Hounds pub, and a post office that includes a café. Governed by Wadsworth Parish Council, Old Town offers a charming community atmosphere, making it a notable area for planning applications and development projects. It sits within the Wadsworth district.

The area around Old Town has 20 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Town 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Old Town, 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, 54 planning applications were submitted near Old Town. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (8), tree works (6), full planning applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Old Town?
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Old Town. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Old Town?
The average planning decision time near Old Town is 68 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 Old Town?
The planning approval rate near Old Town is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Old Town?
The most common type of planning application near Old Town is listed building consent applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Old Town?
You can search and track planning applications near Old Town on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.