Thorpe Edge, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thorpe Edge, West Yorkshire.
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About Thorpe Edge
Thorpe Edge is a residential estate in Bradford, West Yorkshire, positioned off Harrogate Road in the city’s north-east. It shares borders with the areas of Idle, Five Lane Ends, Greengates, and Eccleshill, making it a key location for potential planning applications within this part of the city.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £184,239 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bradford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bradford East
- LSOA: Bradford 027B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thorpe Edge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorpe Edge.
- 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 Thorpe Edge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Thorpe Edge.
- - 2 Crompton Way Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0DZ
Construction of part two storey, part single storey rear extensions and side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Skelton Garages Skelton Walk Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 9BE
Demolition of 7 No single garages
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 29 Stockhill Fold Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 9AY
Replacement of windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 135 Apperley Road Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0AX
Demolition of existing conservatory to rear. Construction of single-storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - The George Hotel 142 Leeds Road Idle Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 9SU
Timber shed and timber pergola
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 51 Old Park Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 9BG
Use of property as a Class C2 children's home for up to four people (revised description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 34 Hawthorn Drive Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 9BP
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 289 Apperley Road Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0PX
Removal of damaged wooden gate post; installation of replacement driveway gate and addition of side garden gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 76 Albion Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 9QL
Lime - Fell.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-06-09
View full details - - 1 Cottage Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0QL
Construction of detached dwellinghouse to side of property with detached garage to rear and new access from Cherry Tree Avenue
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 38 The Leavens Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0UW
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - 181 Apperley Road Apperley Bridge Bradford West Yorkshire BD10 0AX
Demolition of conservatory. Construction of single storey extension to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Thorpe Edge in West Yorkshire
Thorpe Edge is a residential estate in Bradford, West Yorkshire, positioned off Harrogate Road in the city’s north-east. It shares borders with the areas of Idle, Five Lane Ends, Greengates, and Eccleshill, making it a key location for potential planning applications within this part of the city.
Property prices in Thorpe Edge show an average sale price of £184,239, 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 Thorpe Edge a particularly low-crime area.
Thorpe Edge has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Eccleshill, Leeds Liverpool Canal, No data available for publication by HE, Idle and The Green. 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 Thorpe Edge 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.
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Planning Activity in Thorpe Edge
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Thorpe Edge. Of these, 67% 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 Thorpe Edge.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Thorpe Edge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Thorpe Edge were full planning applications (15), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- Simpson Green planning applications
- Bank Top planning applications
- Apperley Bridge planning applications
- Idle planning applications
- Greengates planning applications
- Thackley planning applications
- Thackley End planning applications
- Eccleshill planning applications
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.