Undercliffe, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Undercliffe, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Undercliffe
Bolton and Undercliffe is an electoral ward within the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in West Yorkshire, England. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 16,365 and encompasses the urban area east of Bradford Beck, bordered by Shipley and Wrose to the north and central Bradford to the south. This densely populated region is a key consideration for anyone researching planning applications in the area.
District: Bradford
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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 024A
Crime Statistics
501 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 213
- anti-social-behaviour: 45
- public-order: 45
- criminal-damage-arson: 44
- shoplifting: 39
- other-theft: 27
- other-crime: 24
- burglary: 21
- drugs: 16
- vehicle-crime: 16
- theft-from-the-person: 6
- robbery: 3
- possession-of-weapons: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Undercliffe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Undercliffe.
- 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 Undercliffe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Undercliffe.
- - 29 Beech Crescent Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 0PN
Two storey Annex ancillary to the existing residential property (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 24 Barmby Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 4RE
Two storey side extension, with single storey side and rear extension, front and rear dormers, hip to gable roof conversion and new boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 205 Dudley Hill Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 3AE
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwelling house: 5.5m Maximum height of proposed extension: 4m Height to
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 69 - 71 Pollard Lane Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 4RW
Change of use of 21 bed care home use class (C2) to 18-bedroom HMO (C4) Sui Generis
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 370 - 376 Otley Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 4QR
Installation of 1x digital advertisement board; 1x back lit individual letter sign; 2x internally illuminated signs; 3x banner signs; and 1x hoarding sign
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 11 Northcote Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 4QH
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwellinghouse: 4m Maximum height of proposed extension: 4m Height to ea
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 1 Killinghall Drive Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 4RU
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension (alterations of previous approval 22/05267/HOU) (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Former 2 Park Cliffe Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 4NS
Basement conversion into a flat
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 217 Otley Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 0JF
Installation of 2 No illuminated fascia signs and 1 No projecting sign
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 16 Wellington Grove Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 3AL
Front facing single storey porch, side facing single storey extension (in conjunction with App No 23/02163/PNH), hip roof to gable conversion with rear facing dormer
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 34 Moor View Drive Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 0PD
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwelling house: 6.00m Maximum height of proposed extension: 3.80m Heigh
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Malt Kiln Inn 129 Idle Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD2 4NG
Timber decking external drinking area to front of building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Undercliffe in West Yorkshire
Bolton and Undercliffe is an electoral ward within the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in West Yorkshire, England. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 16,365 and encompasses the urban area east of Bradford Beck, bordered by Shipley and Wrose to the north and central Bradford to the south. This densely populated region is a key consideration for anyone researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Bradford district.
Property prices in Undercliffe show an average sale price of £184,239, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Undercliffe area recorded 501 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.
Undercliffe has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Undercliffe Cemetery, Cathedral Precinct, Hodgson Fold, Little Germany, Eccleshill, City Centre. 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.
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Planning Activity in Undercliffe
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Undercliffe. Of these, 64% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Undercliffe.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Undercliffe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Undercliffe were full planning applications (26), outline applications (16), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 49 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 16 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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