Eccleshill, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eccleshill, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Eccleshill are administered by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. View the full Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Eccleshill
Eccleshill, located within the Bradford district of West Yorkshire, England, is a predominantly residential urban area with a population of approximately 17,945, as recorded in the 2011 Census. While the area itself features limited open space, it is bordered by substantial open land to the east, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 17,945
District: Bradford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bradford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bradford East
- LSOA: Bradford 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eccleshill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eccleshill.
- 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 Eccleshill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Eccleshill.
- 26/02430/PNH - 54 Swain House Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1JW
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwellinghouse: 6.0 m Maximum height of proposed extension: 4.0 m Height
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 54 Swain House Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1JW
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwellinghouse: 6.0 m Maximum height of proposed extension: 4.0 m Height
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/02334/FUL - Javelin House Javelin Close Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 8SD
Installation of a free-standing pre-fabricated sub-station enclosure to cover a new sub-station and associated cabling as provided by Northern Powergrid
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-30 - - Javelin House Javelin Close Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 8SD
Installation of a free-standing pre-fabricated sub-station enclosure to cover a new sub-station and associated cabling as provided by Northern Powergrid
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 28 Northedge Meadow Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 8SF
Demolition of existing single storey front lean to, single storey rear extension and single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 17 Bolton Drive Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 2AD
Hip to gable extension with front and rear dormer windows and single storey rear outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/02085/HOU - 17 Bolton Drive Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 2AD
Hip to gable extension with front and rear dormer windows and single storey rear outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-10 - 26/01805/CLP - 12 Willow Gardens Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1LX
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-20 - 26/01647/HOU - 497 Idle Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 2AY
Dormer window extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 497 Idle Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 2AY
Dormer window extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Unit 3A Enterprise 5 Retail Park Bradford Road Idle Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 8EG
Internally illuminated fascia sign to the front elevation of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 190 Bradford Road Idle Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 8SA
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 1 Acre Drive Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 2LU
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: 4m Height to e
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 58 Swain House Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1JW
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwellinghouse: 6m Maximum height of proposed extension: 4m Height to ea
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Land At Grid Ref 417751 436207 Acre Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire
Non material amendment to planning permission (24/02299/FUL) to (The storage unit positions amended and concrete surfacing laid)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 8 Westwood Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 2NJ
Two storey side and rear extension with single storey outbuilding to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 7 Willow Crescent Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1LR
Demolition of garage. Construction of detached outbuilding to accommodate a home gym
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 497 Idle Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 2AY
Loft conversion with dormer to the rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 44 Swain House Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1JW
Install a freestanding walk in fridge in the rear garden
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Willow Grange Wrose Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1LP
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 22/01129/FUL for Construction of detached dwelling: To substitute drawings showing changes to roof height, windows, entrance gable, dor
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-12-24
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A brief summary of Eccleshill in West Yorkshire
Eccleshill, located within the Bradford district of West Yorkshire, England, is a predominantly residential urban area with a population of approximately 17,945, as recorded in the 2011 Census. While the area itself features limited open space, it is bordered by substantial open land to the east, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 17,945. It sits within the Bradford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Eccleshill a particularly low-crime area.
Eccleshill has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hodgson Fold, Eccleshill, Idle and The Green. 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, Eccleshill 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 Eccleshill
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Eccleshill. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Eccleshill.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Eccleshill were full planning applications (31), outline applications (13), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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: 19 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 46 applications
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