How long do planning decisions take near West Morton?

The average planning decision time near West Morton is 52 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 West Morton?

The planning approval rate near West Morton is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near West Morton?

The most common type of planning application near West Morton is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near West Morton?

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West Morton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Morton, West Yorkshire.

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About West Morton

East Morton is a village in the Bradford district of West Yorkshire, located 2 miles north of Bingley and 2.5 miles east of Keighley. Its nearby hamlet, West Morton, is situated just 1 mile to the northwest. With a population of 1,169 as of the 2011 census, East Morton offers a quaint residential setting that may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: North Yorkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
LSOA: Craven 007A

Crime Statistics

12 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 5
vehicle-crime: 2
anti-social-behaviour: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1
drugs: 1
other-theft: 1
public-order: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Morton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Morton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near West Morton.

- Land At Carr Bank East Morton Keighley West Yorkshire
Construction of 18 residential properties and associated landscaping, access, and parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 9 Highfield Close East Morton Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 5SG
T1 Oak - Several split and damaged minor limbs up to 5" in diameter that require removal these are identified in the supporting document West View 1.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-09-16
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- 1 Hartley Square East Morton Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 5TN
Remove part of drystone wall to Main Road and form off-road parking place with dropped kerb and crossover
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-06-04
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- Brown Hill Bungalow Bury Lane West Morton Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 5UP
Conversion of agricultural building to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-02-11
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- Land Adjacent To 8 Studley Close East Morton Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 5TW
New dwelling one-and-two storeys in height, with garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of West Morton in West Yorkshire

There were 12 crimes reported in the West Morton area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

West Morton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Morton, Leeds Liverpool Canal, Micklethwaite. 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 West Morton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): South Pennine Moors SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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.

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Planning Activity in West Morton

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near West Morton. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 West Morton.

The average decision time of 52 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 Morton were tree works (5), full planning applications (4), outline applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 13 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.

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