How long do planning decisions take near Thwaites?

The average planning decision time near Thwaites is 53 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 Thwaites?

The planning approval rate near Thwaites is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Thwaites?

The most common type of planning application near Thwaites is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Thwaites?

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Thwaites, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thwaites, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Thwaites 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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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £215,586 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bradford
Parliamentary constituency: Keighley and Ilkley
LSOA: Bradford 008A

Crime Statistics

189 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 71
shoplifting: 34
criminal-damage-arson: 21
anti-social-behaviour: 20
drugs: 10
public-order: 10
other-theft: 9
burglary: 5
vehicle-crime: 3
other-crime: 3
robbery: 2
theft-from-the-person: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Thwaites.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Thwaites based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Thwaites.

- 35 Prior Street Keighley West Yorkshire BD21 4AX
Use of part of dwelling/house (soley by occupier) as address to tender for private hire operator's licence work and to arrange contract work by telephone or internet - no vehicle to visit the site add
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-22
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- 33 Garforth Road Keighley West Yorkshire BD21 4DR
Construction of detached outbuilding (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-11-18
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- 6 The Croft Keighley West Yorkshire BD21 4ND
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-09-03
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- 23 - 25 Airedale Road Keighley West Yorkshire BD21 4LW
Change of use from restaurant to dental practice to ground floor at Nos 23-25 and retention of one residential flat above No 23 and one first and second floor residential flat over No 25 Airedale Road
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-06-21
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- Parkwood Boiler Works Parkwood Street Keighley West Yorkshire BD21 4NW
Submission of details required by condition 6 (method statement for importing of materials) and 10 (dust risk assessment) of planning permission 23/04121/MAF
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-05-29
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- Croft Cottage 1 The Croft Keighley West Yorkshire BD21 4ND
Submission of details required by Condition 5 (filtration) of planning permission 23/04110/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-01-26
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- Clara House Worth Enterprise Park Keighley West Yorkshire BD21 4LN
Installation of signage to front, side and rear elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Thwaites in West Yorkshire

Thwaites is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Thwaites show an average sale price of £215,586, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Thwaites area recorded 189 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Thwaites has one conservation area within its boundaries: Leeds Liverpool Canal. 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 Thwaites includes 2 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 Thwaites

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Thwaites. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Thwaites.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Thwaites were full planning applications (14), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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