Clayton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clayton, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Clayton are administered by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. View the full Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Clayton
Clayton, located 3 miles west of Bradford city centre in West Yorkshire, is a civil parish steeped in history, with roots tracing back to at least the 11th century as noted in the Domesday Book. Historically recognized for its clay deposits and as a significant hub for the wool trade, it housed the British Wool Marketing Board headquarters until the late 1990s when the site was redeveloped into housing. The village regained its civil parish status with the establishment of a parish council in 2004, making it a noteworthy area for prospective planning applications.
Population: 9,180 (2021)
District: Bradford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bradford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bradford West
- LSOA: Bradford 047E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clayton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clayton.
- 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 Clayton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Clayton.
- - Former Site Of 350 Hollingwood Lane Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 4AY
Variation of condition 6 of planning permisson 25/02823/FUL for Construction of replacement dwelling with new boundary wall and outbuilding: To vary building materials from block and render above firs
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Former Site Of 350 Hollingwood Lane Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 4AY
Submission of details required by condition 4 (Phase 2 Site Investigation and Risk Assessment) of planning permission 25/02823/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/01920/LBC - Broadfolds House Chrisharben Park Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6AE
Installation of six lead air vents within existing stone slate roof
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 31 Thirkleby Royd Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6EX
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: 3.6m Height to
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - 26/01762/PNH - 31 Thirkleby Royd Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6EX
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: 3.6m Height to
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-21 - 26/01818/HOU - 72 Pentland Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6JF
Front and rear dormer extension, increased ridge height and front porch
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 72 Pentland Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6JF
Front and rear dormer extension, increased ridge height and front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - 26/01693/HOU - 44 Pasture Rise Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6LX
Two storey side and part single storey rear extension (part retrospective) with front porch
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-14 - - The Lodge Chrisharben Park Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6AE
Two storey side extension, roof replacement with loft conversion, off-street parking and boundary railings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 43 Beaconsfield Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6LQ
Change of use application to convert residential dwelling (C3) to an institutional home or residential institution (C2) for 2 children / young people with major complex needs and installation of fenci
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 21 Snape Drive Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 4LZ
Confirmation that building works were substantially completed more than four years before the date of this application
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 12 Irving Terrace Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6LA
Front facing dormer window to existing loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Muslim Girls School Thornton View Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6JX
Replacement windows to front and rear elevations. No new window openings are to be made and the windows that are to be replaced will have the same sash appearance as per the submitted photos.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 2 Larchmont Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6AB
Retention of external rendering to the whole property
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 22 Aberdeen Terrace Clayton Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6LS
Side extension with garage, second storey loft conversion, with dormers to the front and windows with balconies to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 26 Mayfield Terrace Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6JW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate to increase the use of a children's home with approval for three children, with up to three carers, to a children's home with up to four children, with
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 69 Frensham Drive Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 4AT
Ridge and wall plate raise with front and rear dormers and front and rear extensions
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 11 Frensham Drive Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 4AR
2 No front dormer windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 45 Aberdeen Terrace Clayton Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6LS
Retention of conservatory at rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 11 Pasture Rise Bradford West Yorkshire BD14 6LX
Construction of side and rear extension and porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Clayton in West Yorkshire
Clayton, located 3 miles west of Bradford city centre in West Yorkshire, is a civil parish steeped in history, with roots tracing back to at least the 11th century as noted in the Domesday Book. Historically recognized for its clay deposits and as a significant hub for the wool trade, it housed the British Wool Marketing Board headquarters until the late 1990s when the site was redeveloped into housing. The village regained its civil parish status with the establishment of a parish council in 2004, making it a noteworthy area for prospective planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,180 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bradford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clayton a particularly low-crime area.
Clayton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Clayton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Clayton 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 Clayton
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Clayton. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Clayton.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Clayton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Clayton were full planning applications (26), outline applications (17), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 58 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 50 applications
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