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19 in the last 90 days5 in the last 303 in the last 1481% approved
Applications within 1km of the centre of Bradford · updated daily
Postcode districts in Bradford
- 1B Pemberton Drive Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 1RA
Construction of single storey side and rear extension
Pending880m awayReceived 9 Oct 202626/03521/HOU - Britannia House Hall Ings Bradford West Yorkshire BD1 1HX
Replacement of existing shop frontages, windows and doors with new double-glazed frontages, windows and doors at ground floor level
Pending480m awayReceived 8 Oct 202626/03667/REG - Pavement Opposite Bradford Live Thornton Road/Godwin Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD1 2EP
1x Internally illuminated double sided advertising screen
Pending700m awayReceived 5 Oct 202626/03583/ADV - St Lukes Hospital Little Horton Lane Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 0NA
Proposed replacement of radiators and associated pipework
Pending830m awayReceived 1 Oct 202626/03316/CLL - 2 Linton Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD4 7EZ
Creation of a detached single-storey staff welfare building and bus charging station for 10 buses; installation of a bus-wash gantry on existing impermeable hardstanding, with associated drainage and water-recycling works; resurfacing of existing hardstanding; and associated landscaping.
Pending650m awayReceived 1 Oct 202626/03331/FUL
Planning data sourced from West Yorkshire council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
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About Bradford - Planning Applications & Local Development
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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Bradford 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.
The Bradford area recorded 1168 crimes in the most recent reporting period (June 2026). As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.bradford.gov.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Bradford, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.
In the last 24 months, 144 planning applications were submitted near Bradford. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (39), discharge of conditions (23), advertising consent (21). 8 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).