How long do planning decisions take near Low Moor?

The average planning decision time near Low Moor is 47 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 Low Moor?

The planning approval rate near Low Moor is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Low Moor?

The most common type of planning application near Low Moor is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Low Moor?

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Low Moor, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Low Moor, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Low Moor are administered by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. View the full Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Bradford
Parliamentary constituency: Bradford South
LSOA: Bradford 060E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Low Moor.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Low Moor.

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 Low Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Low Moor.

- 69 Markfield Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 0UL
Front and rear dormer windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-07-03
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26/02391/HOU - 69 Markfield Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 0UL
Front and rear dormer windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-07-03
- Old St Marks Church Huddersfield Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 0UT
T1 Oak - Radially reduce the south spread by 3m from 8m to 5m. T2 Lime - Remove epicormic growth.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-13
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- Low Royd Park Bottom Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 0UA
Raising the eaves and ridge height of the north (main) section of the building; replace and insert new openings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Lynch Plant Hire Brighouse Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 0QL
Demolition of old derelict redundant sheds and offices
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-19
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- 4 St Mark's Place St Marks Terrace Bradford West Yorkshire BD12 0UQ
Replace the front and rear doors on a like for like basis. Timber doors with 6 double glazed upper panels to a painted finish.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-09-15
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A brief summary of Low Moor in West Yorkshire

Low Moor is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Low Moor a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Low Moor includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Low Moor

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Low Moor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Low Moor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Low Moor were full planning applications (13), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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