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New Build approval rate in Calderdale

Calderdale approved 74.7% of new build applications, based on 150 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

74.7%
new build approval rate
150
New Build decisions
112
Approved
38
Refused
87.6%
Calderdale overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Calderdale average (87.6%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Calderdale

New Build (150 decided)
74.7%
Calderdale all applications (13,254 decided)
87.6%

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Other project types in Calderdale

Extension (General) (1,859 decided)
89.0%
Garage / Parking (1,559 decided)
83.3%
Rear Extension (1,303 decided)
89.2%
Side Extension (1,193 decided)
88.7%
82.6%
Dormer (811 decided)
81.5%
Outbuilding (482 decided)
86.9%
Conservatory (378 decided)
93.4%
Wraparound Extension (177 decided)
87.6%
Annex (166 decided)
87.3%
Loft Conversion (158 decided)
85.4%
Front Extension (143 decided)
84.6%
Basement (114 decided)
92.1%
HMO (41 decided)
75.6%
89.2%
Flat Conversion (31 decided)
87.1%
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