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Planning in Thornhills

Approved
83%
19 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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About Thornhills

Thornhills is a hamlet located in the Calderdale district of West Yorkshire, England, situated close to the town of Brighouse. This small community may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, given its proximity to urban development and local amenities.

Property prices in Thornhills show an average sale price of £235,458, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thornhills 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 Thornhills, 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, 65 planning applications were submitted near Thornhills. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (5), full planning applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Thornhills?
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Thornhills. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Thornhills?
The average planning decision time near Thornhills is 82 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 Thornhills?
The planning approval rate near Thornhills is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Thornhills?
The most common type of planning application near Thornhills is discharge of conditions, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Thornhills?
You can search and track planning applications near Thornhills on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.