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Planning in Bents Head

Approved
73%
8 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bents Head in the last 24 months, from Bradford Metropolitan District Council's planning register.

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Around Bents Head

Postcode districts

BD15 56 applications in the last 12 monthsBD13 87 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bradford Metropolitan District Council

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About Bents Head

Bents Head is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Bents Head area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Bents Head a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Bents Head has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bents Head planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Bents Head, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Bents Head. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), tree works (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bents Head?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Bents Head. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bents Head?
The average planning decision time near Bents Head is 58 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Bents Head?
The planning approval rate near Bents Head is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bents Head?
The most common type of planning application near Bents Head is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bents Head?
You can search and track planning applications near Bents Head on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.