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Planning in New Brighton (BD16)

Approved
87%
58 of 67 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of New Brighton (BD16) in the last 24 months, from Bradford Metropolitan District Council's planning register.

Decided by Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilCouncil page

Around New Brighton (BD16)

Postcode districts

BD18 129 applications in the last 12 monthsBD16 104 applications in the last 12 monthsBD9 136 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 New Brighton (BD16)

New Brighton, located in West Yorkshire, is part of the City of Leeds Metropolitan Borough, the second most populous district in the UK. Nestled by the River Aire and the eastern foothills of the Pennines, it evolved from a small manorial borough in the 13th century to a thriving market town by the 16th century. Officially granted a Royal City Charter by King Charles I in 1626, New Brighton saw significant growth in the 17th and 18th centuries, transforming into a key production and trading hub.

Property prices in New Brighton show an average sale price of £257,020, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around New Brighton has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Brighton 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 New Brighton, 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, 106 planning applications were submitted near New Brighton. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (52), outline applications (17), tree works (8).

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (75% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near New Brighton (BD16)?
In the last 24 months, 106 planning applications were submitted near New Brighton (BD16). The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near New Brighton (BD16)?
The average planning decision time near New Brighton (BD16) is 57 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 New Brighton (BD16)?
The planning approval rate near New Brighton (BD16) is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near New Brighton (BD16)?
The most common type of planning application near New Brighton (BD16) is full planning applications, with 52 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near New Brighton (BD16)?
You can search and track planning applications near New Brighton (BD16) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.