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House prices in Bradford Metropolitan District Council: average £182,766, +2.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Bradford Metropolitan District Council received?
Bradford Metropolitan District Council received 3,701 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.
How long does Bradford Metropolitan District Council take to decide applications?
Bradford Metropolitan District Council takes an average of 62 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Bradford Metropolitan District Council?
Bradford Metropolitan District Council approves 84% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Bradford Metropolitan District Council?
Submit your representation to Bradford Metropolitan District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Bradford Metropolitan District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,277 appeals were lodged against Bradford Metropolitan District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 26% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Bradford Metropolitan District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Bradford Metropolitan District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Bradford Metropolitan District Council serves as the local authority for the City of Bradford in West Yorkshire, England, having been established as an elected council in 1847. Reformed multiple times, it became a metropolitan district council in 1974 and is responsible for delivering most local government services in the area. Since 2014, Bradford has been a member of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, enhancing its collaborative efforts in regional planning and development.

The council area encompasses 204 towns and villages, including Baildon, Bingley, Bradford, Ilkley, Keighley and Queensbury. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Bradford Metropolitan District Council received 3,701 planning applications. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (1,371), outline applications (540), tree works (526). 34 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1,277 planning appeals were lodged against Bradford Metropolitan District Council decisions, of which 252 were allowed and 716 were dismissed (26% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Bradford Metropolitan District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.