Windhill, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Windhill, West Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Windhill are administered by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. View the full Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Windhill
Windhill and Wrose is a ward in the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, located in West Yorkshire, England. It encompasses the districts of Windhill and Wrose, making it a key area for planning applications and local development within the Bradford region.
District: Bradford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bradford
- Parliamentary constituency: Shipley
- LSOA: Bradford 018E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Windhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Windhill.
- 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 Windhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Windhill.
- - 41 Crag Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 2EX
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - 26/01739/HOU - 41 Crag Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 2EX
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 112 Low Ash Drive Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 1JQ
Two storey extension with dormer window to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - 26/01648/HOU - 112 Low Ash Drive Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 1JQ
Two storey extension with dormer window to rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-05-11 - - Leeds Road Petrol Filling Station 194 Leeds Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 1BX
Installation of 1 illuminated top sign and 1 illuminated logo panel (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 25 Elm Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 1JN
Conversion of 2 flats to back to single dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Leeds Road Petrol Filling Station 194 Leeds Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 1BX
Variation of Condition 8 (hours of operation) of planning permission 91/04516/FUL, for the redevelopment of petrol filling station, for amendment to allow premises to be open to customers 24 hours a d
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Carnegie Library Leeds Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 1QL
Submission of details required by condition 9 (Window Details) of planning permission 24/02691/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Amber Works Dock Lane Shipley West Yorkshire BD17 7BE
T3 Willow - All round crown reduction by 1.5m, retaining the shape of the tree. Ensuring cut back to boundary from building. No work to lower branches that provide habitat. Current height 8m, current
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Windhill Day Nursery 4 Owlet Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 2LT
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Carnegie Library Leeds Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 1QL
Submission of details required by condition 9 (window details) of planning permission 24/02691/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Carnegie Library Leeds Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 1QL
Submission of details required by condition 9 (window details) of planning permission 24/02691/FUL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 14 Woodend Crescent Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 2BS
Crown lift to provide a clearance of 4 metres from the ground over the gardens by reduction of tertiary growth under 50mm diameter, crown thin by 15% and prune to clear dwellings by 3m maximum.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - 12 Carr Lane Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 2JS
Single-storey side extension, first floor rear infill, front porch with balcony and rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - Christ Church Primary Academy Wrose Brow Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 2NT
Installation of solar panels on the flat roofs of the school building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - The Woodend 1 Woodend Crescent Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 2PA
Change of use from public house into nine residential apartments with associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - Shipley Railway Station Station Road Shipley West Yorkshire BD18 2JL
Alterations to platforms at Shipley Station : To extend Platform 1 by 45 metres at its Western end, in the direction of Keighley, plus to extend Platform 4 by 100 metres at its Eastern end (Leeds dire
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bradford | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Windhill in West Yorkshire
Windhill and Wrose is a ward in the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, located in West Yorkshire, England. It encompasses the districts of Windhill and Wrose, making it a key area for planning applications and local development within the Bradford region. It sits within the Bradford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Windhill a particularly low-crime area.
Windhill has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wrose, Leeds Liverpool Canal, Baildon Green, Heaton Estates. 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 Windhill includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Windhill 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 Windhill
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Windhill. Of these, 45% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Windhill.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Windhill were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (7), advertising consent (7). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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Related Planning Guides
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