Sowerby Bridge planning approval rate
Sowerby Bridge ward in Calderdale has a 88.6% approval rate based on 562 planning decisions. Calderdale overall: 87.6%.
Last updated: August 2026
88.6%
ward approval rate
562
Decisions
498
Approved
64
Refused
87.6%
Calderdale average
Sowerby Bridge is broadly in line with the Calderdale average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Sowerby Bridge compares
Sowerby Bridge ward
88.6%
Calderdale overall
87.6%
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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
Internal alterations, installation of roof-lights and creation of parking area a · Fri 19 Jun 2026
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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