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Planning in Shipley

Approved
72%
26 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Shipley

Shipley is a historic market town in the City of Bradford, West Yorkshire, situated along the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, just north of Bradford. With a population of 15,483 as recorded in the 2011 Census, Shipley offers a blend of rich history and community, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications in the region. The town has a population of approximately 14,259 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bradford district.

Property prices in Shipley show an average sale price of £247,140, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Shipley has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shipley 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 Shipley, 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, 102 planning applications were submitted near Shipley. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (21), listed building and heritage (16), tree works (10).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shipley?
In the last 24 months, 102 planning applications were submitted near Shipley. The approval rate is 72%.
How long do planning decisions take near Shipley?
The average planning decision time near Shipley is 56 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 Shipley?
The planning approval rate near Shipley is 72%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shipley?
The most common type of planning application near Shipley is full planning applications, with 21 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shipley?
You can search and track planning applications near Shipley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.