Search Swain House planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Swain House · updated daily · Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- 27 Thornacre Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 1JYAwaiting decisionConstruction of a new vehicle access with a dropped kerb, formation of a driveway, and construction of a retaining wall to accommodate the changes in ground levelsReceived 27 Oct 202626/03828/HOU
- 19 And 19A Highfield Road Idle Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 2AUAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension to ground floor (No.19) to create a residential unit. Hip to gable roof enlargement and dormer windows to front and rear to serve existing first floor apartment (No19a)Received 19 Oct 202626/03371/FUL
- 9 Shetland Close Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 1HAAwaiting decisionConstruction of rear mixed-height extension (single and double storey) to attach main dwellinghouse to garage. Front and rear dormer windows.Received 19 Oct 202626/03709/HOU
- 65 Festival Avenue Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 2HUAwaiting decisionConstruction of new dwelling adjoining existing semi detached propertiesReceived 14 Oct 202626/03440/FUL
- 9 Thornacre Crescent Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 1LAAwaiting decisionPart two storey, part single storey side and rear extension. Extension to front porch and creation of 2 off street parking spacesReceived 13 Oct 202626/03717/HOU
Planning in Swain House
- Approved
- 68%
- 13 of 19 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Swain House in the last 24 months, from Bradford Metropolitan District Council's planning register.
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Around Swain House
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BD2 127 applications in the last 12 monthsBD18 128 applications in the last 12 monthsBD10 83 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Bradford Metropolitan District Council
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About Swain House
Swain House, located at 139 Laurel Avenue in Chelmer, West Yorkshire, is a heritage-listed detached property constructed from the 1920s onwards. It holds significant historical value and was officially added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 12 December 2003, marking its importance in the region's architectural landscape. This status may influence planning applications and developments in the vicinity, making it a noteworthy consideration for prospective projects.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Swain House 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 Swain House a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swain House 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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In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Swain House. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (32), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).