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New Build approval rate in Bradford

Bradford approved 71.6% of new build applications, based on 141 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

71.6%
new build approval rate
141
New Build decisions
101
Approved
40
Refused
78.8%
Bradford overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Bradford average (78.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Bradford

New Build (141 decided)
71.6%
Bradford all applications (26,787 decided)
78.8%

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Other project types in Bradford

Rear Extension (5,925 decided)
87.8%
Dormer (3,523 decided)
87.0%
Side Extension (3,170 decided)
84.6%
Garage / Parking (3,005 decided)
79.2%
Extension (General) (1,960 decided)
83.9%
75.0%
Hip-to-Gable Conversion (1,036 decided)
90.0%
Outbuilding (873 decided)
76.2%
Wraparound Extension (859 decided)
85.3%
Loft Conversion (857 decided)
89.4%
Conservatory (531 decided)
87.0%
Front Extension (399 decided)
76.7%
Basement (355 decided)
78.0%
Annex (258 decided)
75.2%
HMO (131 decided)
73.3%
Flat Conversion (78 decided)
79.5%
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