Sowerby Bridge planning approval rate
Sowerby Bridge ward in Calderdale has a 88.7% approval rate based on 564 planning decisions. Calderdale overall: 85.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
88.7%
ward approval rate
564
Decisions
500
Approved
64
Refused
85.5%
Calderdale average
Sowerby Bridge sits slightly above the Calderdale average, with a 3.2 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Sowerby Bridge compares
Sowerby Bridge ward
88.7%
Calderdale overall
85.5%
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Recent decisions in Sowerby Bridge
Demolition of existing extension and store at rear to facilitate single storey e · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Retrospective reinstatement of the roof through the replacement of roof rafters · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Erection of balcony · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Convert basement to a separate flat · Fri 26 Jun 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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