Controversial plans for more than 400 new homes in Elland back before planners next week
Plans would see new-build homes on land north and south of Exley Lane at Elland
Last updated 2nd Jul 2025
Controversial plans to build more than 400 homes at a Calderdale site are back before planning councillors next week.
In April, Calderdale Council’s Planning Committee members agreed to defer a decision on Avant Homes North Yorkshire and J S Morton & Sons’ plans to build homes on land north and south of Exley Lane at Elland, close to Park Works at Park Road.
They wanted to see if some tweaks could be made to the new estate’s appearance and pathways for walking routes improved.
The applicants seek full permission for 306 new homes and outline – establishing principle of development and access only at this stage – for a further 130 homes.
More than 180 objections have been received over the plans, including concerns about impact on highway safety and flooding fears, as well as the issues about design and layout on what the applicants describe as a difficult site to develop.
A number of ward councillors also object to the plans.
Planning councillors accepted the principle of building homes on the site had already been established.
But, as last time, council officers are recommending the plans be approved, subject to planning conditions and a legal agreement.
They say proposed amendments to the plans are acceptable and planning councillors should green light the application
The Planning Committee meets at Halifax Town Hall to make its decision on Tuesday, July 8, from 2pm.