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17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Sowerby Bridge · updated daily · Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 17 · received or decided in the last 90 days

184 Rochdale Road Halifax Calderdale HX2 7JTAwaiting decisionPrior approval application for proposed single storey rear extension, extending out by 4.40 metres, maximum height 3.29 metres and 2.56 metres to eaves.Received 4 Nov 202626/42018/42DAYS
Milner Royd House West London Road Norland Sowerby Bridge Calderdale HX6 3QYAwaiting decisionReplace the existing open wire conductors in favour of an Aerial Bunched ConductorReceived 4 Nov 202626/90033/ELC
12 Rosevale View Sowerby Bridge Calderdale HX6 2DWAwaiting decisionPrune and crown 1 tree to reduce risk of falling branches (Tree preservation order)Received 31 Oct 202626/20128/TPO
Old Sparkhouse Barn 55 Spark House Lane Sowerby Bridge Calderdale HX6 3QUAwaiting decisionReplace exisiting wire conductors for aerial bunched conductorReceived 26 Oct 202626/90027/ELC
Land South Of Sowerby Croft Barn Sowerby Croft Lane Sowerby Bridge CalderdaleAwaiting decisionDemolition of stables and conversion of agricultural building to dwelling including extension and glazed linkReceived 22 Oct 202626/00848/FUL

Planning in Sowerby Bridge

Approved: 83%; 19 of 23 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

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

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Around Sowerby Bridge

Postcode districts

HX6 94 applications in the last 12 monthsHX2 147 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

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About Sowerby Bridge

Sowerby Bridge is a vibrant market town located in the Upper Calder Valley of Calderdale, West Yorkshire. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 11,703, making it a significant area for community development and planning applications within the region.

Property prices in Sowerby Bridge show an average sale price of £242,415, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sowerby Bridge area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sowerby Bridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Sowerby Bridge has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sowerby Bridge 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sowerby Bridge, 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, 60 planning applications were submitted near Sowerby Bridge. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), tree works (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sowerby Bridge?

In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Sowerby Bridge. The approval rate is 83%.

How long do planning decisions take near Sowerby Bridge?

The average planning decision time near Sowerby Bridge is 70 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 Sowerby Bridge?

The planning approval rate near Sowerby Bridge is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sowerby Bridge?

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

How can I track planning applications near Sowerby Bridge?

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