Elland planning approval rate
Elland ward in Calderdale has a 91.3% approval rate based on 618 planning decisions. Calderdale overall: 85.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
91.3%
ward approval rate
618
Decisions
564
Approved
54
Refused
85.5%
Calderdale average
Elland is 5.8 percentage points above the Calderdale average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How Elland compares
Elland ward
91.3%
Calderdale overall
85.5%
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Recent decisions in Elland
Two-storey side extension, to replace existing ground floor conservatory. · Mon 28 Sep 2026
Installation of pergola in rear garden · Fri 25 Sep 2026
Single Storey Rear Extensions, Garage and external works · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Subdivision of existing commercial unit to form two commercial units, together w · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Extension to existing petrol filling station's sales building and associated for · Fri 31 Jul 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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