How long do planning decisions take near Upper Marsh?

The average planning decision time near Upper Marsh is 47 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 Upper Marsh?

The planning approval rate near Upper Marsh is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Marsh?

The most common type of planning application near Upper Marsh is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper Marsh?

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Upper Marsh, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Marsh, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Upper Marsh 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: £229,458 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bradford
Parliamentary constituency: Keighley and Ilkley
LSOA: Bradford 014B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Marsh.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Upper Marsh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Upper Marsh.

- Old Oxenhope Farm Old Oxenhope Lane Oxenhope Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 9RL
Variation of condtion 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 22/04060/FUL to create a slurry lagoon 53m x 23m The original planning application consisted of a slurry lagoon. Soon after, a DEFRA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-19
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26/02208/VOC - Old Oxenhope Farm Old Oxenhope Lane Oxenhope Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 9RL
Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 22/04060/FUL to create a slurry lagoon The original planning application consisted of a slurry lagoon. Soon after, a DEFRA run grant
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-19
- 11 Upper Marsh Lane Oxenhope Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 9RH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-10-29
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- Sowdens Farm Cottage Dimples Lane Haworth Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 8QS
Non material amendment to planning permission (25/01264/HOU): To add two windows to rear elevation on first floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-07-07
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A brief summary of Upper Marsh in West Yorkshire

Upper Marsh is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Upper Marsh show an average sale price of £229,458, 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 Upper Marsh a particularly low-crime area.

Upper Marsh has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Oxenhope Lower Town, Oxenhope Station Road, Haworth, Oxenhope Upper Town. 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 Upper Marsh includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Pennine Moors SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): South Pennine Moors Phase 2. 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, Upper Marsh 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 Upper Marsh

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Upper Marsh. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Upper Marsh.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Upper Marsh were tree works (6), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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