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Planning in Great Horton

Approved
91%
171 of 187 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Horton in the last 24 months, from Bradford Metropolitan District Council's planning register.

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Around Great Horton

Postcode districts

BD7 145 applications in the last 12 monthsBD5 105 applications in the last 12 monthsBD6 92 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bradford Metropolitan District Council

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About Great Horton

Great Horton is a vibrant ward within the City of Bradford, West Yorkshire, boasting a population of 17,683 according to the 2011 Census. This area presents various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its community's growth and development within the urban landscape.

Property prices in Great Horton show an average sale price of £168,562, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Horton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Horton 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Horton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 253 planning applications were submitted near Great Horton. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (156), outline applications (49), tree works (8). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Horton?
In the last 24 months, 253 planning applications were submitted near Great Horton. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Great Horton?
The average planning decision time near Great Horton is 66 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Great Horton?
The planning approval rate near Great Horton is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Great Horton?
The most common type of planning application near Great Horton is full planning applications, with 156 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Great Horton?
You can search and track planning applications near Great Horton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.