How long do planning decisions take near Queensbury?

The average planning decision time near Queensbury is 68 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 Queensbury?

The planning approval rate near Queensbury is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Queensbury?

The most common type of planning application near Queensbury is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Queensbury?

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Queensbury, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Queensbury, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · Town

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

About Queensbury

Queensbury is a prominent village located in the metropolitan borough of Bradford, West Yorkshire, known for its elevated position offering panoramic views of the surrounding areas, including Halifax and the Yorkshire Dales. As one of the highest parishes in England, it boasts a growing population, which increased from 8,718 in 2001 to 16,273 by the 2011 Census. This unique geographical and demographic profile may influence planning applications in the area, particularly concerning development and infrastructure.

Population: 16,273

District: Bradford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £168,562 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bradford
Parliamentary constituency: Bradford South
LSOA: Bradford 058G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Queensbury.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Queensbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Queensbury.

- 20 Moor Close Road Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 2EA
Siting of detached incidental garden room within residential curtilage of existing dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-10
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- 47 Brighouse And Denholme Road Denholme Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 1LH
Vehicular crossing and dropped kerb to create off street parking (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-28
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26/01777/CLP - 60 Bradshaw View Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 2FF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-18
- Land South Of Carter House Farm Carter Lane Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire
T1 Sycamore - Fell. T2 Sycamore - Fell. T3 Elm - Fell. T4 Elm - Fell. T5 Elm - Fell. T6 Elm - Cut back growth to boundary line. T7 Elm - Cut back growth to boundary line. T8 Elm - Cut back growth to b
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-28
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- 2 Langdale Drive Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 2JE
Single story side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-27
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- 64 New Park Road Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 1PP
Front dormer window and rear dormer window (under permitted development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-18
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- 7 Bradshaw View Queensbury Bradford West Yorkshire BD13 2FF
Single storey rear extension, side & front extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-05-28
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A brief summary of Queensbury in West Yorkshire

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

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

Queensbury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Queensbury. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Queensbury includes 4 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 Queensbury

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Queensbury. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Queensbury.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Queensbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Queensbury were full planning applications (10), outline applications (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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