West Bowling, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Bowling, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Bowling are administered by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. View the full Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Bowling
Little Horton is a ward within the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in West Yorkshire, England. Named after the de Horton family, former Lords of the Manor, the area had a population of 21,547 as recorded in the 2011 Census. This demographic context may be relevant for those exploring planning applications and developments in the region.
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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 048D
Crime Statistics
654 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 264
- public-order: 72
- drugs: 62
- criminal-damage-arson: 51
- anti-social-behaviour: 45
- other-theft: 42
- burglary: 37
- vehicle-crime: 26
- other-crime: 20
- shoplifting: 12
- robbery: 10
- theft-from-the-person: 8
- bicycle-theft: 3
- possession-of-weapons: 2
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Bowling.
- 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 West Bowling based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near West Bowling.
- - 26 Dalcross Grove Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 7SB
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwellinghouse: 5m Maximum height of proposed extension: 4m Height to ea
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Block 1 To 9 Ripleyville Estate Tiley Square Bradford West Yorkshire
Non material amendement to planning permission 22/04116VOC to Variation to Condition 23 for the allowance for phased hand over of plots
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - EFI Rialco Bowling Old Lane Bradford BD5 7JL
Erection of ancillary storage building (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - 26/02027/FUL - EFI Rialco Bowling Old Lane Bradford BD5 7JL
Erection of ancillary storage building (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-06-08 - 26/01815/FUL - 248 - 250 St Stephens Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 7EY
Change of use of existing studio apartment (Use class C3) and 7 bed HMO (Use class Sui Generis) to 8 bed HMO (Use class Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 248 - 250 St Stephens Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 7EY
Change of use of existing studio apartment (Use class C3) and 7 bed HMO (Use class Sui Generis) to 8 bed HMO (Use class Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 84 - 86 Loughrigg Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 7BU
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/01819/HOU - 84 - 86 Loughrigg Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 7BU
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 2 Springwood Avenue Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 8BY
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth of proposed extension from rear wall of original dwelling house: 3.5m Maximum height of proposed extension: 4.0m Height
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 378 Manchester Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 7RB
Installation of one internally illuminated fascia and one internally illuminated projecting sign
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Block 1 To 9 Ripleyville Estate Tiley Square Bradford West Yorkshire
Submission of details required by conditions 20 (Remediation verification report) of planning permission 22/04116/VOC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - St Stephens Church Donisthorpe Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 7BX
Repair of steps at South elevation, railing and security gate at South elevation, installation of 10 No CCTV cameras (9 No external and 1 No internal), and 2 No lights to West elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Block 1 To 9 Ripleyville Estate Tiley Square Bradford West Yorkshire
Non material amendment to planning permission (22/04116/VOC): Amendment to specification of the hardscaping to omit block paviours in place of tarmac
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Block 1 To 9 Ripleyville Estate Merton Fold Bradford West Yorkshire
Submission of details required by condition 16 (EVC) of planning permission 22/04116/VOC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 2-4 Elwyn Grove Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 7HP
Extension of front canopy depth from 0.7m to 1.5m with column piers as supports
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 16 Elwyn Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD5 7HN
Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions: Depth from rear wall of original dwellinghouse: 6 metres Maximum height of proposed extension: 4 metres Height to eaves of pro
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-02-27
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A brief summary of West Bowling in West Yorkshire
Little Horton is a ward within the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in West Yorkshire, England. Named after the de Horton family, former Lords of the Manor, the area had a population of 21,547 as recorded in the 2011 Census. This demographic context may be relevant for those exploring planning applications and developments in the region.
Property prices in West Bowling show an average sale price of £184,239, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The West Bowling area recorded 654 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.
West Bowling has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: The Goitside, Little Horton Green, Little Germany, City Centre, Little Horton Lane. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Bowling 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 West Bowling
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near West Bowling. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. West Bowling maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Bowling were full planning applications (21), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 48 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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