Old Town, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Town, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Old Town are administered by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. View the full Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
District: Wadsworth
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Area Information
- Admin district: Calderdale
- Parliamentary constituency: Calder Valley
- LSOA: Calderdale 004F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Town.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Town.
- 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 Old Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Old Town.
- 26/00332/LBC - 3 Crabtree Fold Old Town Mill Lane Old Town Hebden Bridge Calderdale HX7 8SN
Replacement of selective window frames. Open external wall by 150mm for heat recovery ventilation unit.
Status: Undecided | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-06-04 - - Old Town Farm Old Town Mill Lane Old Town Hebden Bridge Calderdale HX7 8SW
Submission of information to discharge condition 21 on planning application 17/00682/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Old Town Farm Old Town Mill Lane Old Town Hebden Bridge Calderdale HX7 8SW
Submission of information to discharge conditions 18, 19 and 25 on planning application 17/00682/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Land Adjacent Parrock Parrock Lane Old Town Hebden Bridge Calderdale
Rebuild section of overhead line
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Hebden Hey Scout Centre Bobbys Lane Heptonstall Hebden Bridge HX7 7AW
Management of trees (inc prune and fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - The Coach House Boston Hill Old Town Hebden Bridge HX7 8SS
Submission of information to Discharge Conditions 2, 11 and 12 on planning application 22/01024/CON
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2024-03-08
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A brief summary of Old Town in West Yorkshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Old Town a particularly low-crime area.
Old Town has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hebden Bridge, Heptonstall. 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 Old Town includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crimsworth Dean SSSI, South Pennine Moors SSSI; 16 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): South Pennine Moors Phase 2. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Old Town
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Old Town. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Old Town.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Old Town slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Old Town were listed building and heritage (12), full planning applications (9), tree works (8). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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