Simpson Green, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Simpson Green, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Simpson Green 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 East
- LSOA: Bradford 019E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Simpson Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Simpson Green.
- 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 Simpson Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Simpson Green.
- 26/02352/CLP - 1 Crompton Way Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0DZ
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension. Construction of flat roof single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-07-01 - 26/01851/LBC - Simpson Green Farm 6 Mitchell Lane Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0TA
Change of use of barn/stables to equine laundry facility with internal alterations and external repairs including repointing and replacement windows, doors and rainwater goods
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/01852/FUL - Simpson Green Farm 6 Mitchell Lane Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0TA
Change of use of barn/stables to equine laundry facility with internal alterations and external repairs including repointing and replacement windows, doors and rainwater goods
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-26 - - Land At Grid Ref 418677 437868 Apperley Road Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire
Submission of details required by condition 6 (Remediation Verification Report) of planning permission 18/03569/MAF
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Ashfield Mills Ashfield Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 9AF
Submission of details required by conditions (17) Phase 2 geo environmental site investigation and (18) Remediation strategy and (21) Material methodology of planning permission 23/03749/MAF
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 56 Cross Road Idle Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 9RU
T2 Mature Lime (Tilia x europaea) - located in the front garden to the righthand side of dwelling (car port) with a approx height of 15 metres, a crown spread of 5 metres and base diameter of approxim
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 7 Milman Walk Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0EE
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2021-11-15
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A brief summary of Simpson Green in West Yorkshire
Simpson Green 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 Simpson Green a particularly low-crime area.
Simpson Green has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Leeds Liverpool Canal, No data available for publication by HE, Idle and The Green, Esholt. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Simpson Green includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Simpson Green 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.
Planning Activity in Simpson Green
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Simpson Green. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Simpson Green.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Simpson Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Simpson Green were full planning applications (13), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.