Bowling, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bowling, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bowling are administered by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. View the full Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bowling
Bowling is a popular recreational activity in Bowling, West Yorkshire, where players roll a ball towards pins or other targets. The area offers various forms of bowling, including the widely enjoyed tenpin bowling and lawn bowls, catering to both locals and visitors. With a rich history and community engagement, Bowling serves as a vibrant hub for bowling enthusiasts, making it relevant for those researching planning applications related to sports facilities and recreational spaces in the region.
District: Bradford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bradford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bradford South
- LSOA: Bradford 057C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bowling.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bowling.
- 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 Bowling based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Bowling.
- - 17 Laverton Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7RD
Single story rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - 26/02383/HOU - 17 Laverton Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7RD
Single story rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-07-03 - 26/02198/PNH - 53 Busfield Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7QY
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwelling house: 4.5m Maximum height of proposed extension: 4m Height to
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 53 Busfield Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7QY
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwelling house: 4.5m Maximum height of proposed extension: 4m Height to
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/02124/HOU - 39 Busfield Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7QY
Demolition of existing garage and construction of single storey outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 39 Busfield Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7QY
Demolition of existing garage and construction of single storey outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Car Park South East Of Bowling Pool Flockton Road Bradford West Yorkshire
Submission of details required by condition 15 (Method Statement for Amphibians Bats and Hedgehogs) 16 (LEMP) 17 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) 18 (Bat and Bird Boxes) 19 (Lighting Design Strategy for Biodi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Car Park South East Of Bowling Pool Flockton Road Bradford West Yorkshire
Submission of details required by condition 6 (Vehicular and Pedestrian Access) of planning permission 25/00940/MAF
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Car Park South East Of Bowling Pool Flockton Road Bradford West Yorkshire
Submission of details required by condition 9 (Construction Site Access Plan) 10 (Dust Control Plan) 12 (Alternative Ventilation) 20 (Invasive non-native Species protocol) of planning permission 25/00
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Car Park South East Of Bowling Pool Flockton Road Bradford West Yorkshire
Submission of details required by condition 4 (Foul and Surface Water Drainage Scheme) 5 (Foul and Surface Water Drainage Maintenance Plan) of planning permission 25/00940/MAF
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 17 Laverton Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7RD
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwelling house: 6m Maximum height of proposed extension: 4m Height to e
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/01823/PNH - 3 Flockton Crescent Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7LG
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwellinghouse: 6m Maximum height of proposed extension: 4m Height to ea
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 3 Flockton Crescent Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7LG
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwellinghouse: 6m Maximum height of proposed extension: 4m Height to ea
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/01689/HOU - 269 Bowling Hall Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7TJ
Single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-13 - - 8 Warwick Drive Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7QZ
Front and Rear Dormers
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 17 Old Farm Crescent Flockton Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7RG
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwellinghouse: 6m Maximum height of proposed extension: 4m Height to ea
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 433 Wakefield Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7LX
New metal roof covering, roller shutters and windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 31 Bromford Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7RE
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwellinghouse: 6m Maximum height of proposed extension: 3m Height to ea
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 68 Paley Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7EJ
Ground floor and basement rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 35 Busfield Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7QY
Retrospective application for additional window opening, amended dormer size and increased height of single storey extension with raised roof light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-09-08
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A brief summary of Bowling in West Yorkshire
Bowling is a popular recreational activity in Bowling, West Yorkshire, where players roll a ball towards pins or other targets. The area offers various forms of bowling, including the widely enjoyed tenpin bowling and lawn bowls, catering to both locals and visitors. With a rich history and community engagement, Bowling serves as a vibrant hub for bowling enthusiasts, making it relevant for those researching planning applications related to sports facilities and recreational spaces in the region. It sits within the Bradford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bowling a particularly low-crime area.
Bowling has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Little Germany, City Centre. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bowling 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.
Planning Activity in Bowling
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Bowling. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Bowling.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bowling were full planning applications (23), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 39 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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