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  • Find out if a tree is protected

    Before you carry out any work on a tree, please check our online mapping system to find out if the tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and/or located within a conservation area. Trees in conservation areas that are more than 7.5cm in diameter at 1.5 metres…

  • View planning applications or check the progress of an application

    View planning applications or check the progress of an application About our online planning system You can view details of all planning applications submitted to the Council on our online planning system. You should be able to view documents for all applications submitted after 1 January 1997, as well…

  • Make a planning application

    Make an application online We welcome the submission of planning applications online through the Planning Portal. The Planning Portal will take you through the online submission process from selecting the appropriate forms and attaching documents to formally submitting the application and paying the application fee. Apply via the Planning…

  • Comment on or object to a planning application

    Comment on or object to a planning application online Where can I view a copy of a planning application? You can view electronic copies of planning applications, including application forms, plans and supporting information: online by using our online planning system . Application documents are normally available to view…

  • Planning education provision

    The purpose of Planning Education Provision is to plan for and understand the future need for school places in Bradford which meet the needs of the children and young people within the District. What is Planning Education Provision? The Council has to ensure that: sufficient childcare is available which…

  • Planning for Crime Prevention SPD

    The Planning for Crime Prevention SPD will ensure that the principles of sustainable design sets out the design principles that the Council as Local Planning Authority will wish to be demonstrated in new development in order to create high quality environments which are safe and secure. The Planning for…

  • Planning Obligations SPD

    The Planning Obligations SPD sets out how the Council will seek and deliver community benefits through the use of these legal agreements which are negotiated when a planning application is submitted to the Council. The SPD supports Policy UR6 of the Replacement UDP, as well as several other policies…

  • Householder Supplementary Planning Document

    The Householder Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was formally adopted by the Council on 12 April 2012 at the meeting of the Regulatory and Appeals Committee, following the recommendation of the Council Executive on 16 March 2012. The Householder SPD now combines and replaces the House Extensions Policy and the…

  • Landscape planning

    “England’s natural environment includes a wide range of landscapes that are formed by many factors, including the underlying soils, climate, habitats – and human influence, both past and present”. Natural England More information about landscapes can be found on Natural England’s website What is Landscape Planning? Landscape Planning is…

  • Planning Fees

    Please be aware that the planning fees will be increased on the 1 April 2026 in line with the rate of inflation, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), from the preceding September. Read more information on Planning fees: annual indexation from 1 April on the gov.uk website.…

  • View and comment on planning appeals

    Appeals against a planning decision must be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate. The appeal process is available to applicants only. Objectors and other interested third parties have no right of appeal under UK planning legislation. Guidance on how to submit an appeal and search for an existing appeal can…

  • Removal or Variation of a Planning Condition

    This form should be used for applications for the removal or variation of a planning condition following grant of planning permission. Please also refer to the National and Local Information Requirements for planning applications and other guidance documents which can be found in the Documents section. Make an online…

  • The Hot Food Takeaway Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

    The Hot Food Takeaway Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was formally adopted by the Council on 4 November 2014 at the meeting of the Council Executive. The purpose of the Hot Food Takeaway SPD is to complement the aspirations of the Bradford Good Food Strategy and outlines the Council's approach…

  • View planning enforcement notices

    You can view details of planning enforcement notices (including a copy of the notice) that have been issued by the Council on our online planning system. Guidance about how to use the features available can be found on the online planning system help page. View planning enforcement notices The…

  • How planning decisions are made

    Planning Officer Assessment The case officer will assess the information contained in the application together with the representations and consultation responses received against the relevant policies in the Replacement Unitary Development Plan and other material considerations such as siting design and impact upon adjacent properties. The case officer will…

  • Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document

    Draft Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2025) consultation The Council has published the new draft Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for consultation. This new SPD will replace the current ones that were adopted in 2007 and 2012. The Council is inviting comments from individuals and organisations…

  • Report a breach of planning control

    Bradford Council will investigate all legitimate written and telephone complaints relating to alleged breaches of planning control. Before you report a possible breach you should check: Is it an issue the Local Planning Authority can investigate ? Has planning permission been granted for the work or use? Search for…

  • About planning enforcement

    The Enforcement Service is part of the Local Planning Authority which deals with complaints about alleged unauthorised developments/uses, the display of advertisements without consent, non-compliance with planning conditions and unauthorised works or demolition of listed buildings. Planning permission is normally required for building works and the change of use…

  • Event Safety Planning

    The success of any event is dependent upon adequate pre-planning and it is essential that you allow enough time to help ensure that your event is a success. It is good practice to plan your event 6 months in advance and longer in the case of complex or very…

  • Make a change to a planning permission

    If once planning permission has granted you decide to make changes to the approved scheme, you can apply to amend the development. If the changes you wish to make are considered to be very minor, or non-material, you can submit an application for non-material amendments. Details of how to…

  • Landscape Character Assessment Supplementary Planning Document

    Draft Landscape Character Assessment Supplementary Planning Document (2025) - Consultation The Council is seeking views from residents and stakeholders on the new draft Landscape Character Assessment Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). This new SPD will replace the current one that was adopted in 2008. The Council is inviting comments from…

  • Low emission planning guidance

    New developments can impact on air quality by introducing additional vehicle trips or other new emission sources such as boilers, chemical processes and quarries. Emissions can also arise during demolition and construction phases. These emissions can impact on people living in surrounding areas and need to be mitigated as…

  • Planning application information requirements

    All applications are required to be accompanied by the relevant national and local information requirements. Householder applications - Planning Permission Householder planning applications provide a simplified process for proposals to alter or enlarge a single house (but not a flat), including works within the boundary or garden. This is…

  • National Planning Policy

    The Government is continually reviewing the Planning System to ensure that it is responsive to the development needs of the country, such as the need to build more new homes, rather than potentially acting as a barrier. This page provides information on the national context of planning policy, including…

  • Consultees on planning applications

    Below is a list of consultees on planning applications Natural environment Consultee Type of consultee Source Natural England External organisation Statutory consultee Forestry Commission External organisation Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Trees Team Internal council service Local consultation agreement Landscape Design Unit Internal council service Local consultation agreement…

  • Event Security Planning

    Introduction Bradford Council and Counter Terrorism Police North East are working together to provide event organisers with advice and support on how to enhance security measures against the threat from terrorism when planning an event. Although you might think your event is safe, the threat from terrorism is real…

  • Describing planning applications

    Planning application descriptions should be accurate, clear and precise. They should identify the key parts of the proposal that require planning permission but not include irrelevant details or set out a justification for the proposal. The following description contains too much and irrelevant details: "We want to build an…

  • Planning a loft conversion

    If you are going to convert your loft into a habitable room you will need to comply with the Building Regulations. The reason for this is to ensure that the work you propose does not place you and your family at risk from the hazard of fire and from…

  • General guidance - event planning

    Legal requirements As an event organiser you are legally obliged to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of people working at and attending your event in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. What can go wrong with an event? Below are some examples of what…

  • South Pennine Moors SPA/SAC Planning Framework SPD

    The South Pennine Moors SPA/SAC Planning Framework SPD provides guidance and information to enable planning officers and developers to understand the necessary steps that need to be taken to ensure compliance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended by The Conservation of Habitats and Species…

  • Planning protection for the World Heritage Site

    The Saltaire World Heritage Site benefits from multiple layers of protection through the planning system. World Heritage Sites World Heritage sites are provided with the highest level of national protection by the National Planning Policy Framework, which requires that development that would result in substantial harm to world heritage…

  • Neighbourhood planning

    Local people and communities can have a direct and active say in helping to shape the growth and development in their area using rights and powers set out in the Localism Act 2011 , though the preparation of Neighbourhood Development Plans (NDPs). What is Neighbourhood Planning? Neighbourhood planning can…

  • Do I need planning permission? advice for business

    How do I find out if I need planning permission? Planning permission is required for all new business and commercial premises and most alterations and/or extensions to existing premises. Further guidance on the need for planning permission and other consents can be found on the Planning Portal website .…

  • Do I need planning permission? - advice for householders

    Some minor alterations and extensions can often be carried out without the need to apply for planning permission. This is known as 'permitted development'. Most single houses benefit from permitted development rights (PD). Permitted Development rights do not apply to flats, maisonettes, mobile homes, residential caravans or houses created…

  • Make a request for confirmation of compliance with planning conditions

    It is possible to obtain written confirmation from the Council that a condition attached to a planning permission has previously been complied with. Requests for confirmation of compliance with planning conditions must be submitted in writing and provide the following details: the planning reference number  a plan describing the…

  • My neighbour has altered or extended their property. Do they require planning permission?

    Is building an extension/garage/conservatory etc without planning permission a criminal offence? It is not a criminal offence to carry out development at most properties without obtaining planning permission first. If a building is listed however, it is a criminal offence to carry out works that extend, alter, demolish etc…

  • Help and user guides for using our online planning system

    Using the online planning system on a mobile device Before you log in to the system on a mobile, you must first log in to it via a laptop or PC and accept the notification for GDPR consent. After doing this, you will be able to use the online…

  • Public speaking at The District Planning Panel and Regulatory & Appeals Committee

    How can I find out if I will have the opportunity to speak at Panel or Committee? If you have commented on a planning application and it requires a Panel or Regulatory Committee decision, wherever possible we will write to you to notify you of the date the application…

  • The Local Plan for the Bradford District

    Welcome to the Local Plan page The Local Plan Team are responsible for producing a Local Plan which guides future growth in the Bradford District. This helps us decided where and when development can take place. The adopted Local Plan documents provide a strategic framework for all new developments…

  • Cookies

    What is a cookie? Cookies are small anonymous text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. Cookies do lots of different jobs, like letting you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences and generally improving your user experience. Cookies can be categorised according to…

  • Privacy notice

    Bradford Council (CBMDC) is registered as a 'data controller' with the Information Commissioner’s Office under the Data Protection Act. Under the UK General Data Protection Regulations, CBMDC collects and processes your information in order to provide various public sector services to you under the powers given to Local Authorities…

  • Advice for businesses

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  • Adopted Local Plan

    The planning policy documents available below have been adopted by Bradford Council and form part of the suite of documents which make up Local Plan for Bradford. These documents provide the current planning policies used in the determination of planning applications within the Bradford District.

  • Made Neighbourhood Plans

    Neighbourhood Planning has presented an opportunity for local communities to come together and decide how they would like their neighbourhood area to be developed, protected or enhanced.   Neighbourhood Development Plans are policy documents that are prepared by the community and set out a framework for future development, which can…

  • Make a building regulations application

    New Building Regulation Charges from 1 October 2023 There are new building regulation charges from 1 October 2023 . Submission of Building Regulation Full Plans and Building Notice applications Please help us by submitting full plans and building notice applications online through The Planning Portal and make your payment…

  • What to submit with your planning application - national and local validation requirements

    You need to submit the correct application form, plans and supporting documents with a planning application before the local planning authority can start to formally consider it. The information required to make a valid application consists of mandatory national information and local information requirements. National information requirements The national…

  • Welcome to Bradford Libraries of Sanctuary

    Bradford Libraries are officially recognised as Libraries of Sanctuary. The Libraries of Sanctuary award celebrates the work Libraries do in showing hospitality, solidarity and welcome to new arrivals across all communities. Libraries of Sanctuary is a stream of the City of Sanctuary movement. Bradford has been recognised as a…

  • A Shop Keepers Guide to Securing their Premises SPD

    Draft Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2025) - Consultation The Council is currently consulting on a new draft Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which will replace the current Shop Keepers Guide to Securing their Premises SPD. Further details of the new SPD can be found on…

  • Plan-it Bradford Newsletter

    The Local Plan Team produces a regular e-bulletin newsletter designed to keep you up-to-date with the progress of the Local Plan for Bradford. The newsletter includes: news relating to planning policy updates on current progress on the Local Plan notification of any current or forthcoming consultations If you would…

  • Infrastructure funding statement

    The Infrastructure Funding Statement is a document which provides a summary of financial and non-financial developer contributions relating to Section 106 and CIL Agreements within the Local Planning Authority over a particular period. This statement is updated and published annually to reflect the summary of obligations and agreements for…

  • Bradford Development and Transport Forum

    The forum is a customer engagement initiative that seeks to build a mutual understanding and foster better working relationship with regular users of the Planning, Transportation & Highways Service. The Forum is the premier portal for planning agents, developers and transportation professionals to: learn about changes to the services…

  • Menston Housing Sites SPD

    The Menston Housing Sites SPD as adopted sets out development principles for two large housing sites in Menston at Derry Hill (S/H2.18) and Bingley Road (S/H2.17) allocated in the Replacement UDP. The Council has produced an adopted Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for the housing sites at Bingley Road and…

  • Statement of Community Involvement

    Statement of Community Involvement (2025) Public consultation on the draft Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) has now closed. Summary The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) is a statutory document that sets out how and when the Council will carry out consultation and effectively engage in carrying out its planning…

  • City Centre Priority Streets Local Development Order

    Within the area of Bradford City Centre as detailed on Plan 1 planning permission is hereby granted for the following changes of use within the Town & Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 including any statutory amendment to that Order: Class 1 Permitted Development Development consisting of a change…

  • Bradford Business Development Zone report

    In 2020 the Council received the completed 'Business Development Zones' report from retained consultants BDP.  The report looked at four areas of the District, namely: Bowling Back Lane Bradford Shipley from Saltaire to Dockfield Road Dalton Lane, Keighley Royd Ings, Keighley All have a long history of employment related…

  • The Medium Term Financial Strategy

    The Strategy forms part of the Council’s planning and performance framework, and provides the context for the more detailed budgeting process. The Medium Term Financial Strategy is refreshed each year, to give a rolling three-year assessment of the fiscal environment, after the close of the previous year, and before…

  • Core Strategy DPD

    What is the Core Strategy? The Core Strategy Development Plan Document (DPD) forms an essential part of the Local Plan for Bradford setting the strategic planning framework and policies to guide development within the District up to 2030.   The Core Strategy: sets out the broad aims and objectives for…

  • Shipley and Canal Road Corridor Area Action Plan

    What is the Shipley and Canal Road Corridor Area Action Plan (SCRC AAP)? The SCRC AAP provides the statutory planning framework to guide the regeneration of the Shipley and Canal Road Corridor up to 2030. A copy of the adopted plan and policies map can be accessed on the…

  • Bradford City Centre Area Action Plan

    What is the Bradford City Centre Area Action Plan (BCCAAP)? The BCCAAP provides the statutory planning framework to guide the regeneration of Bradford City Centre up to 2030. A copy of the adopted plan and policies map can be accessed on the Bradford City Centre Area Action Plan Adoption…

  • Open Space and Built Recreation Facilities SPD

    The Open Space and Built Recreational Facilities SPD will support the saved policies OS5 on provision of open space, and CF7A provision of built recreation facilities in the adopted Replacement UDP. Open Space and Built Recreation Facilities Supplementary Planning Document Scoping Report Bradford Council has commenced the preparation of…

  • Local Development Scheme

    Introduction The Local Development Scheme (LDS) sets out a three-year project plan for the timetable and programme for the production of the Council’s Local Development Documents, including the Local Plan. The LDS is required to be reviewed on a regular basis to take account changes in local circumstances, progress…

  • Homes and Neighbourhoods: A Guide to Designing in Bradford

    Homes and Neighbourhoods - A Guide to Designing in Bradford was adopted by the Council as a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) on 4 February 2020. The guide seeks to deliver a step change in the quality of new housing in the District based on a vision for 'green, safe,…

  • Playing Pitch Strategy

    The Bradford Playing Pitch Strategy Assessment Report and Strategy may be found below. An interactive map showing the locations of all the different sports pitches mentioned in the report is also available. The Strategy provides a clear, strategic framework for the maintenance and improvement of existing outdoor sports facilities…

  • Compulsory Purchase Orders

    The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council pursuant to Section 47 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Section 1 of the Localism Act 2011 and the Acquisition of Land Act 1981 and all other relevant and enabling powers, intends to secure the compulsory acquisition of…

  • Environmental Capacity Study

    Photo copyright Drones on Demand Ltd The Saltaire Environmental Capacity Study was commissioned by Bradford Council to look at the potential impact of tourism, development and regeneration on the World Heritage Site. The report, produced by Atkins Heritage, looks at the ability of the historic structure of the site…

  • Flood risk management

    Bradford District Local Flood Risk Management Under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) is the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA). The Council maintains council owned watercourses, clears grilles of debris at hotspots, advises on flood risk, designs drainage schemes, inspects…

  • Replacement Unitary Development Plan (RUDP) for the Bradford District

    The Replacement Unitary Development Plan (RUDP) is the statutory Development Plan for the Bradford District. It was adopted by the Council on 15 October 2005. The RUDP is a land use strategy which contains policies to guide development and proposals for the use of land to ensure that the…

  • Bradford District Local Plan

    Background The Council is preparing a new Local Plan which sets out how the District will grow sustainably over the next 15 to 20 years and what it means for local communities.  The plan features new sites for housing and employment and a range of policies which will help…

  • Saltaire Conservation Area

    Saltaire Conservation Area Assessment The Saltaire Conservation Area Assessment contains a detailed analysis of the character of the conservation area and describes its special character and interest. The document and the revised conservation area boundary were approved by Shipley Area Committee on 30 March 2004. Saltaire Conservation Area Appraisal…

  • Landscape projects

    ESIFs The European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds, ESIFs) are financial tools set up to implement the regional policy of the European Union. They aim to reduce regional disparities in income, wealth and opportunities. Europe’s poorer regions receive most of the support, but all European regions are eligible…

  • Leeds Liverpool Canal Conservation Area

    Leeds-Liverpool Canal Conservation Area Management Proposals The overall aim of the Conservation Area Management Proposals is to preserve and enhance the character of the Conservation Area by ensuring that the Council and the community work together to maintain historic features and details and limit the loss of character. The…

  • West Bradford Junctions Improvement Scheme

    Bradford Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority are planning improvements to three junctions in West Bradford on the A6177 Ring Road. The upgrades are planned at the junctions of Great Horton Road and Horton Grange Road, Thornton Road and Cemetery Road, and Toller Lane and Whetley Hill. Aims Part…

  • Bradford City Centre Townscape Heritage Scheme

    What is the Bradford City Centre Townscape Heritage Scheme? The Bradford City Centre Townscape Heritage Scheme is a four year, £2 million grant programme supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) and the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. It provides financial assistance to property owners and tenants,…

  • Environmental Permits

    Permitted activities The Environmental Health Service regulates and enforces provisions of the Pollution Prevention and Control (England and Wales) Act 1999, and the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 in relation to designated industrial installations throughout the district in order to improve the environment and people's health. You…

  • Find an architect, surveyor or building engineer

    Royal Town Planning Institute Online directory of planning consultants Architects Registration Board Architects Register Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Register of chartered surveyors

  • When happens when a complaint is made about you

    If a breach of planning has been identified, the Planning Enforcement team will contact the owner or occupier of the land to notify them of the issue. You will be entitled to know what the alleged breach of planning control is and be given the opportunity to contact the…

  • Lawful development certificate for an existing use or development - guidance on the process

    If you want to establish whether an existing development, use of land or some activity in breach of a planning condition is lawful in planning terms, you can apply to the Local Planning Authority for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use or development. An application for a…

  • How to get involved

    Public consultations on Local Plan documents will be published on the OpusConsult consultation website. To view and comment on Local Plan documents please visit the consultation website . To register for online events please visit : Bradford District Local Plan . Statement of Community Involvement The Statement of Community…

  • Pre application advice for householder developments

    Householder Supplementary Planning Document If you are thinking of undertaking an alteration or extension to your property that requires planning permission, we would encourage you to consult our Householder Supplementary Planning Document , before submitting a formal application. This document provides design guidance on how common types of householder…

  • How we make decisions

    This section deals with policy proposals and decisions, decision making processes, consultations and records of decisions. Agendas, officers' reports, background papers and minutes of council committee, sub committee and standing forum meetings How Bradford Council works Petitions ePetitions Planning decisions How planning decisions are made Public consultations Current consultations…

  • Maps

    Explore your area Landfill Sites Tree Preservation and Conservation areas Car parks Clean Air Zone Planning Plotting Sheets and Planning Applications Map of Paths Highways Data for Search Agents Replacement Unitary Development Plan Gallery of online maps Open Geospatial Data Printable maps Walking routes Cycle maps Other resources Bradford…

  • What is a Development Plan?

    Every Local Authority must produce a Development Plan (or Local Plan) for their area which sets out planning policies to guide development, such as housing or employment, but also restrain development in special areas such as a Special Protection Area. The current development plan for the Bradford District is…

  • Development Services Privacy Notice

    This notice provides details of how Bradford Council's Planning Development Services (which includes: Development Management, Building Control, Enforcement, Tree Protection, Local Land and Property Gazetteer, Highways Development Control, Land Drainage) collects and uses information about you. For more general information about how the Council uses your information and your…

  • Regularisation Application

    A regularisation application cannot be submitted via the Planning Portal. The relevant application form and guidance notes can be downloaded from this page. For the calculation of charges payable, please contact our Administration Team on 01274 433807. Make a regularisation application now (PDF) Regularisation additional information (PDF) Regularisation application…

  • Landfill sites

    When considering development or re-development of a site the proximity of historical and operational landfill sites should be taken into consideration to ensure the site is suitable for the new use.  The Planning Department holds records for historical and operational landfill sites across the District, which can be viewed…

  • Permission in Principle

    A Permission in Principle is only suitable for small scale residential developments: 1-9 dwellings, under 1,000 square metres in total and on a site less than 1 hectare. Development must be housing or be housing led, with housing as the majority use. This process is not appropriate for major…

  • Urban Design

    The Urban Design function is part of the Landscape, Design & Conservation Team. It seeks to promote the creation of successful, sustainable and people friendly places through the design of good quality buildings, streets and spaces. Roles include: Providing design advice on major pre-application proposals, planning applications and planning…

  • Jargon buster

    The planning system brings with it a range of terms and abbreviations which when used in documents can be considered to be 'jargon'. The list below identifies some of the common terms used in planning policy. Affordable housing Housing, whether for rent, shared ownership or outright purchase, provided at…

  • A guide to enforcement

    The Council will investigate all legitimate written and telephone complaints relating to unauthorised developments, changes of uses, and non-compliance with planning consents or conditions and the display of an advertisement without proper consent in accordance with the Enforcement Priorities . The Council does not normally investigate anonymous complaints unless…

  • Pre-application advice for residential and commercial developments

    Please note: discretionary fees charged for other services provided by the Local Planning Authority rose in line with inflation on 1 May 2025. If your proposal requires planning permission, we would encourage you to consult our policies or where applicable obtain pre-application advice before submitting a formal planning application.…

  • Contact us by telephone

    Bins Council Tax Benefits Adult social care Children social care Parking Planning Can't find what you want? Bins You might save yourself time by using our online services instead of phoning us: Report a missed bin collection Check your bin collection dates Find your nearest recycling centre 01274 432111…

  • Change of use to state funded school

    Permitted development rights under Part 3 Class T of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 2015 allow changes of use for uses within Classes C1 (hotels), C2 (residential institutions) C2A (secure residential institutions) and Class E (commercial, business or service) to a state-funded school. For these…

  • Access information for private search agents

    Local Land Charges Register Customer Service Centre Britannia House Bradford BD1 HX Telephone: 01274 432238 Email: locallandcharges@bradford.gov.uk Office opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm We are accepting appointments to view the Local Land Charges Register in Customer Services. Appointments are 45 minutes and are available Monday to…

  • Paving over front gardens

    The drains in most urban areas were built many years ago and were not designed to cope with increased rainfall. Paving front gardens further adds to the problem as rainfall is not soaked into the ground but discharges into the surrounding drainage system. Although paving over one or two…

  • What is a Conservation Area?

    A conservation area is an ‘area of special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance of which is desirable to preserve or enhance’ (Section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990). Conservation areas can come in a variety of sites and types. They can…

  • Registered Parks and Battlefields

    What is a Nationally Registered Park or Garden? Which Parks and Gardens are Nationally Registered? What is a Local Historic Park or Garden? Which Local Historic Parks and Gardens have been identified? Adwalton Moor Registered Battlefield What is a Nationally Registered Park or Garden? Historic England is responsible for…

  • Advertisement Consent

    National Information Requirements Advertisement applications are required to be accompanied by the following national information requirements prescribed in the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015. If you fail to provide this information the Council will declare your application invalid. Item Requirement Standard application form The…

  • Local Plan Privacy Notice

    This Privacy Notice is here to help you understand how the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) Local Plan team processes your personal data. This notice should also be read in conjunction with the council's corporate Privacy Notice and other specific service notices . Plan-making is governed by…

  • Habitat mitigation contribution payments

    Proposals for residential development within 7km of the South Pennine Moors SPA/SAC are likely to have a significant effect on the SPA/SAC in terms of increased recreation use, either alone or in-combination with other proposals. On that basis, any new residential development within this 7km zone of influence, known…