How long do planning decisions take near Upper Town?

The average planning decision time near Upper Town is 58 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 Town?

The planning approval rate near Upper Town is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

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

How can I track planning applications near Upper Town?

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Upper Town, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Town, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Upper Town 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: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
LSOA: Craven 008F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Town.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Upper Town.

- Stones End Cottage Hebden Bridge Road Oxenhope Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 9QH
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of permission 25/00148/HOU to substitute approved drawings with revised drawings showing an enlarged ground floor extension and inclusion of the two storey re
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-01
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- Land At Grid Ref 402853 434843 Shaw Lane Oxenhope Keighley West Yorkshire
Construction of up to nine dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-08
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- Stoneleigh Shaw Lane Oxenhope Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 9QL
T1 - Birch, crown reduce by 3m from 9m to 6m. T2 - Birch Crown reduce by 2m from 8m to 6m. The trees are in a very elevated position, subjecting them to cross winds. They are now very exposed due to t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 76 Shaw Lane Oxenhope Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 9QL
A - Grouping of Conifer, Juniper and Leylandii - Fell - over pruned plus causing damage to drain manhole brickwork. B - Goat Willow scrub - Salix caprea - Fell. 6 - Birch - Betula pendula - Fell - pre
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-30
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- Land North Of Hebden Bridge Road Oxenhope Keighley West Yorkshire
Improvement to existing access and installation of gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-13
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A brief summary of Upper Town in West Yorkshire

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

Property prices in Upper Town 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 Town a particularly low-crime area.

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

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Planning Activity in Upper Town

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Upper Town. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Upper Town maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Upper Town slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Upper Town were tree works (6), discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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