Girlington, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Girlington, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Girlington are administered by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. View the full Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Girlington
Girlington is a vibrant area situated to the west of Bradford city centre in West Yorkshire, England. Predominantly home to a diverse population of South Asian descent, including significant Pakistani, Afghan, and Bangladeshi communities, Girlington offers a rich cultural landscape that may influence local planning applications and developments.
District: Bradford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bradford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bradford West
- LSOA: Bradford 034D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Girlington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Girlington.
- 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 Girlington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Girlington.
- - 19 Beamsley Walk Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 4SW
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwelling house: 6.00m Maximum height of proposed extension: 3.80m Heigh
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/02401/PNH - 19 Beamsley Walk Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 4SW
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwelling house: 6.00m Maximum height of proposed extension: 3.80m Heigh
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Whetley Grove Bradford West Yorkshire
Submission of details required by condition 3 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) 4 (CEMP Plan) 5 (LEMP Plan) 7 (Quality Control Methodology) of planning permission 25/02797/REG
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 22 Lilycroft Walk Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 4SR
First floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 5 Park View Terrace Heaton Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 4PD
Single storey extenison to rear and extension of existing front dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/01766/HOU - 296 Girlington Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 9PA
Front dormer window extension and single storey extension to east elevation
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 296 Girlington Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 9PA
Front dormer window extension and single storey extension to east elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - 23/03134/SUB01 - 1 Athol Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 4QT
Submission of details required by condition 4 (External Extraction Flue) of planning permission 23/03134/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 1 Athol Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 4QT
Submission of details required by condition 4 (External Extraction Flue) of planning permission 23/03134/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - 26/01632/PNH - 50 Heidelberg Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 5EB
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwelling house: 4.50m Maximum height of proposed extension: 4m Height t
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 50 Heidelberg Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 5EB
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwelling house: 4.50m Maximum height of proposed extension: 4m Height t
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - 26/01631/FUL - 115 - 117 Oak Lane Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 4QU
New shopfronts
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 14 Oakwood Grove Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 8QB
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: 3.80m Height t
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 22 Lilycroft Walk Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 4SR
Non material amendment to planning permission (25/03364/HOU) to amend the design of the window by increasing its overall size and lowering the sill height
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 364 Girlington Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 9PA
Installation of 1 illuminated surround sign (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 150 Durham Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 9HU
Front porch and two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 364 Girlington Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 9PA
Installation of an ATM (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 22 Chassum Grove Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 4SN
Extension to front porch and new 1400mm high boundary wall to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 42 - 44 Naples Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 9DY
Conservatory (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 133 Whitby Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD8 9JJ
Front and rear dormer windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-09
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A brief summary of Girlington in West Yorkshire
Girlington is a vibrant area situated to the west of Bradford city centre in West Yorkshire, England. Predominantly home to a diverse population of South Asian descent, including significant Pakistani, Afghan, and Bangladeshi communities, Girlington offers a rich cultural landscape that may influence local planning applications and developments. It sits within the Bradford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Girlington a particularly low-crime area.
Girlington has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Whetley Grove, Southfield Square, St Paul, Apsley Crescent, North Park Road, Heaton Estates. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Girlington includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Girlington 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 Girlington
In the last 24 months, 102 planning applications were submitted near Girlington. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Girlington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Girlington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Girlington were full planning applications (46), outline applications (23), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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: 38 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 62 applications
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