Bradford, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bradford, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · City
Planning applications in Bradford are administered by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. View the full Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bradford
Bradford is a prominent city in West Yorkshire, England, known for its rich industrial heritage and diverse community. Established as a municipal borough in 1847 and granted city status in 1897, it now forms part of the larger City of Bradford metropolitan borough, which, as of the 2021 census, has a population of 546,976. This makes Bradford a key area for planning applications, being the second-largest subdivision in the West Yorkshire Built-up Area, just 9 km west of Leeds.
Population: 293,277 (2001) · Area: 64361204.0 km² · Elevation: 214m
District: Bradford
Website: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bradford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bradford East
- LSOA: Bradford 051D
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
19 planning applications found near Bradford.
- - 11 St Lukes Close Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 0XA
Front and rear dormer window and two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/02169/HOU - 11 St Lukes Close Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 0XA
Front and rear dormer window and two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-16 - - Funzy Inflatable Theme Park The Leisure Exchange Vicar Lane Bradford West Yorkshire BD1 5LD
Change of use from Sui Generis (Casino) to Class E(d) (Commercial Business and Service, Indoor Sport & Recreation)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/02049/FUL - Funzy Inflatable Theme Park The Leisure Exchange Vicar Lane Bradford West Yorkshire BD1 5LD
Change of use from Sui Generis (Casino) to Class E(d) (Commercial Business and Service, Indoor Sport & Recreation)
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 1 City Park The Tyrls Bradford West Yorkshire BD1 1LA
2 No. Externally illuminated fascia signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - Multi Storey Car Park Hall Ings Bradford West Yorkshire BD1 5SD
Variation of condition 3 (temporary permission) of planning application 24/04092/FUL for the installation of Tower of Now sculpture. The amendment is proposed to allow the sculpture to remain in situ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 2 Elizabeth Street Little Horton Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 0SD
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Bradford And District Newspapers Newsquest Hall Ings Bradford West Yorkshire BD1 1JR
Works to facilitate conversion of existing listed office building to create 57 residential apartments with associated internal amenity space, external improvements such as new window and doors, existi
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Bradford And District Newspapers Newsquest Hall Ings Bradford West Yorkshire BD1 1JR
Conversion of existing listed office building to create 57 residential apartments with associated internal amenity space. Including external improvements such as new window and doors, existing roof re
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Flat 4 53 St George's Place Elizabeth Street Little Horton Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 0SA
Conservation area name - Little Horton Lane T1 - Ash - W3W///porch.paths.zooms - Remove limb growing towards/touching window of property. Crown lift to 5m, remove deadwood. T2 - Beech W3W///adjust.orc
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - City Hall Channing Way City Park Bradford West Yorkshire BD1 1HY
Submission of details required by condition 3 (Ceiling Investigation Report) of planning permission 25/03726/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 7 Carter Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7AN
Change of use from vehicle repair to dairy product distribution with roof height increased and addition of metal cladding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 34 Great Horton Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 1AL
2 No internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 No internally illuminated projecting sign
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Advertising Right 0191 Bridge Street Bradford West Yorkshire
Replacement of existing 1 No internally illuminated 48 sheet advertisement billboard with 1 No 48 sheet digital LED advertisement display
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Centenary Square Bradford West Yorkshire
Timber pavilion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Lower Concourse Bradford Interchange Bridge Street Bradford West Yorkshire
Submission of details required by conditions 9 (tree protection) and 17 (landscape maintenance) of planning permission 23/02956/MAF
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 2 Edmund Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 0BH
Change Of Use from house to HMO with enlargement of one window to side gable
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - Newsquest Hall Ings Bradford West Yorkshire BD1 1JR
Change of use from newspaper office and press hall (mixed use: sui generis) to Use Class E: Commercial, Business and Service
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Bradford City Centre Bradford West Yorkshire
Redevelopment of the centre of Bradford as a walkable city with high quality public realm and people focussed streets
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Bradford in West Yorkshire
Bradford is a prominent city in West Yorkshire, England, known for its rich industrial heritage and diverse community. Established as a municipal borough in 1847 and granted city status in 1897, it now forms part of the larger City of Bradford metropolitan borough, which, as of the 2021 census, has a population of 546,976. This makes Bradford a key area for planning applications, being the second-largest subdivision in the West Yorkshire Built-up Area, just 9 km west of Leeds. The City has a population of approximately 293,277 (2001 estimate). It sits within the Bradford district.
Bradford sits at an elevation of 214 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 64361204.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bradford a particularly low-crime area.
Bradford has 10 conservation areas within its boundaries: The Goitside, Undercliffe Cemetery, Little Horton Green, Cathedral Precinct, Little Germany, Eldon Place, Southfield Square, City Centre, Little Horton Lane, Apsley Crescent. 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, Bradford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.bradford.gov.uk/. 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, 122 planning applications were submitted near Bradford. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Bradford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bradford were full planning applications (33), listed building and heritage (20), advertising consent (18). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 92 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 36 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 78 applications
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