Bradford, Greater Manchester Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bradford, Greater Manchester.
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Planning applications in Bradford are administered by Manchester City Council. View the full Manchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Manchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Manchester Central
- LSOA: Manchester 015G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bradford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bradford.
- 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 Bradford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
89 planning applications found near Bradford.
- - Etihad Stadium (North Stand), Etihad Campus, Manchester, M11 3FF
Variation of conditions 35 (External Areas) and 36 (Opening Hours Commercial) attached to Planning Permission 136763/FO/2023 (as amended by 138417/NMC/2023, 139992/NMC/2024, 140444/NMC/2024, 140766/NM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-05-25
View full details - - Etihad Campus (North Stand), Etihad Campus, East Manchester, Manchester, M11 3FF
Discharge of Conditions 30 (Plant), 32 (Acoustics), 52 (ASHP) and 56 (End use local labour) attached to Planning Permission 136763/FO/2023.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Eastlands Trust Limited Institute Of Sport Rowsley Street Manchester M11 3FF
Installation of external plant and associated enclosure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Etihad Stadium (North Stand) Etihad Campus Manchester M11 3FF
Discharge of Conditions 20 (Ground Conditions Verification), 25 (Landscaping), 27 (Bird and Bat Boxes), 35 (External Areas), 36 (Opening Hours), 39 (Lighting), 48 (Roller Shutters), 49 (Boundary Treat
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Plot Next To 40 Cambrian Street Manchester M40 7EG
Erection of 2 storey dwellinghouse (Class C3)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Land Bounded By Metrolink Line To The North, Alan Turing Way To The East, Gibbon Street To The South, And Loverose Street To The West Manchester
Erection of a three-storey entertainment venue (Sui Generis), with associated infrastructure, access, servicing, management, and public realm improvement.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Land At The West Side Of The Junction Of Grey Mare Lane And Ashton New Road Manchester M11 3DG
Discharge of conditions 10 (Proposed Materials, Quality Control Statement and details), 16a (Noise), 26 (Bird and Bat), 27 (Electrical Vehicle Charging Layout), 32 (Travel Plan) and 37 (Affordable Hou
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Land At Hillkirk Street Manchester M11 3EZ
City Council Development for creation of temporary surface car park for period of three years and retention of associated boundary treatment.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Rouse Close Manchester M11 3AS
Erection of 1.8m high fencing for a temporary period of five years.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Newcombe Close Manchester M11 3TF
Erection of 1.8m high fencing for a temporary period of five years.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Etihad Stadium (North Stand) Etihad Campus Manchester M11 3FF
Discharge of Conditions 13 (Local Labour Constrution), 16 (Ground Conditions Verification), 26 (Landscape Management), 30a (Plant), 43 (Cycle), 45 (Servicing), 48 (Roller Shutters), 50 (PV panels), 53
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Land At The West Side Of The Junction Of Grey Mare Lane And Ashton New Road Manchester M11 3DG
Discharge of BNG Plan as required by Part 1 of paragraph 9 (1) of schedule 7a of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) for Planning Permission 142453/FO/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Co-Op Live Arena
Discharge of Conditions 20 (ES) and 21 (BREEAM) attached to Planning Permission 139501/JO/2024.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Coop Live Arena (Canalside Activation) Manchester M11 3DL
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 7b (Fumes Verification), 15 (Secure by Design), 22 (Soil), 24b (Local Labour Construction), 25a (Local Labour Operation) and 28a (Landscaping) of planning permis
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Co-Op Live Arena Manchester
Installation of 8no. external artworks.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Co-Op Live Arena Manchester
Installation of 8no. external artworks
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Etihad Stadium (North Stand) Etihad Campus Manchester M11 3FF
Non-material amendments to Planning Permission 136763/FO/2023 (as amended by 138417/NMC/2023, 139992/NMC/2024, 140444/NMC/2024 and 140766/NMC/2024) to make elevational changes, changes to landscaping,
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - City Link Walking Route Between The Holt Town Metrolink Stop And Cambrian Street Bridge Manchester
Discharge of Condition 3 (CMP) of Planning Permission 142826/AOH/2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - Etihad Stadium Ashton New Road Manchester M11 3FF
Non-material amendment to Planning Permission 135764/FO/2022 to vary the wording of Conditions 2 (Approved Drawings and Documents) and 14 (Drainage).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - Co-Op Live Manchester M11 3DU
Erection of a two storey structure with flexible commercial uses (Use Classes E(a), E(b), and Sui Generis (drinking establishment and hot food takeaway)) at ground and first floor, with associated acc
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Manchester | Date: 2025-06-02
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A brief summary of Bradford in Greater Manchester
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bradford a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Bradford
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Bradford. Of these, 67% 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 Bradford.
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 Bradford were full planning applications (35), discharge of conditions (33), listed building and heritage (7). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 86 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 47 applications
- Refused: 16 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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