Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Apperley Bridge, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Apperley Bridge are administered by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. View the full Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Apperley Bridge
Apperley Bridge is a village located in the City of Bradford, West Yorkshire, positioned north-east of Bradford and bordering the City of Leeds. Nestled alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire, it is defined by Carr Beck to the east and Greengates to the south. The village derives its name from the historic bridge over the river on Apperley Lane, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its unique geographical features and transport links.
District: Bradford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bradford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bradford East
- LSOA: Bradford 026B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Apperley Bridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Apperley Bridge.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Apperley Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
178 planning applications found near Apperley Bridge.
- - 1 Ravenscliffe Road Calverley Pudsey LS28 5RZ
T1 Beech: Fell remove to ground level (see application for additional information)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 1071 Harrogate Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0NB
First floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/02063/FUL - 899 Harrogate Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0QY
Construction of walling and new roof finish to existing redundant store building
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 4 Parkin Lane Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0NF
Front extension to porch. Alterations to room above garage forming new office. Rooflights to front and rear of garage roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 4 Waterloo Crescent Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0NQ
Conversion of existing coal house to a downstairs toilet. Replacement of 1 No external door. Installation of a single EV charging point.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 4 Waterloo Crescent Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0NQ
Conversion of existing coal house to a downstairs toilet. Replacement of no1 external door. Installation of a single EV charging point.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 151 New Line Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0BU
Submission of details required by condition 4 (Fencing Details) of planning permission 25/03209/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 2-3 Laburnum Place Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0NA
Re-opening of ground floor internal doorways between 2 and 3 Laburnum Place
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - Riverside Ebikes And Cycles Harrogate Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0NN
Sub division of existing retail unit and extension to detached single storey unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 2 - 10 Laburnum Place Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0NA
Replacement of windows and doors to front and rear elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 157 New Line Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0BN
Change of use of 3-bedroom residential dwelling (use class C3) to two-bedroom children's residential care home (C2) for the care of two children
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 157A New Line Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0BN
Change of use of attached outbuilding to 1No. dwelling unit with replacement roof and windows to rear elevations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 157A New Line Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0BN
Change of use of attached outbuilding to 1 No dwelling unit with replacement roof and windows to rear elevations
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 28 Clara Drive Calverley Pudsey LS28 5QP
Conversion of integral double garage to form habitable room incorporating removal of garage door and insertion of new window to front; single storey extension with conservatory to side/rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-26
View full details - - 151 New Line Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0BU
Subdivision and change of use of Bank (Use Class E (c)(i) to create 1 No retail unit (Use Class E(a) and 1 No coffee shop (Use Class E(b). External alterations comprising of: single storey rear extens
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - Champion House Clara Drive Calverley Pudsey LS28 5QP
5 DAY NOTICE T1 Oak - Tree requires a large broken and dangerous limb removed due to the tree dropping a similar broken branch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Greengates Lodge 830A Harrogate Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0RA
Conversion of dwelling into 2 No residential apartments
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Water At Grid Ref 419464 437949 Harrogate Road Bradford West Yorkshire
Submission of details required by condition 3 (biodiversity and landscape environmental management plan) of planning permission 21/00249/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - 22/04625/SUB01 - 300 Apperley Road Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0PX
Submission of details required by condition 3 (Foundation), 4 (Materials), 5 (Pointing), 6 (Steps and Balustrade) and 9 (Patio Materials) of planning permission 22/04625/HOU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 300 Apperley Road Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0PX
Submission of details required by condition 3 (Foundation), 4 (Materials), 5 (Pointing), 6 (Steps and Balustrade) and 9 (Patio Materials) of planning permission 22/04625/HOU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-06-06
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A brief summary of Apperley Bridge in West Yorkshire
Apperley Bridge is a village located in the City of Bradford, West Yorkshire, positioned north-east of Bradford and bordering the City of Leeds. Nestled alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire, it is defined by Carr Beck to the east and Greengates to the south. The village derives its name from the historic bridge over the river on Apperley Lane, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its unique geographical features and transport links. It sits within the Bradford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Apperley Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
Apperley Bridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Leeds Liverpool Canal, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Apperley Bridge includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Apperley Bridge
In the last 24 months, 102 planning applications were submitted near Apperley Bridge. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Apperley Bridge.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Apperley Bridge were full planning applications (46), tree works (19), outline applications (14). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 98 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 63 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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