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Planning in Bradford

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

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bradford in the last 24 months, from Manchester City Council's planning register.

Decided by Manchester City CouncilCouncil page

Around Bradford

Postcode districts

M40 104 applications in the last 12 monthsM11 69 applications in the last 12 monthsM4 104 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Manchester City Council

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About Bradford

Bradford, located two miles northeast of Manchester city centre, is a district in Greater Manchester with a population of 15,784 as of the 2011 census. Once economically challenged due to the decline of heavy industries, Bradford has seen significant regeneration, notably with the construction of the City of Manchester Stadium, which played host to the 2002 Commonwealth Games and is now the home of Manchester City F.C. The area is bordered by Beswick to the south and features the River Medlock and Ashton Canal, making it a key location for planning applications in the region.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bradford 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 Bradford, 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, 94 planning applications were submitted near Bradford. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (31), discharge of conditions (31), advertising consent (7). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bradford?
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Bradford. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bradford?
The average planning decision time near Bradford is 54 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 Bradford?
The planning approval rate near Bradford is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bradford?
The most common type of planning application near Bradford is full planning applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bradford?
You can search and track planning applications near Bradford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.