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Planning in Moorhead

Approved
83%
64 of 77 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Moorhead

Postcode districts

BD18 128 applications in the last 12 monthsBD17 86 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 Moorhead

Moorhead is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Moorhead show an average sale price of £247,140, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Moorhead area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Moorhead has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Moorhead 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 Moorhead, 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, 140 planning applications were submitted near Moorhead. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (57), outline applications (18), tree works (18).

7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (57% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Moorhead?
In the last 24 months, 140 planning applications were submitted near Moorhead. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Moorhead?
The average planning decision time near Moorhead is 59 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 Moorhead?
The planning approval rate near Moorhead is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Moorhead?
The most common type of planning application near Moorhead is full planning applications, with 57 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Moorhead?
You can search and track planning applications near Moorhead on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.