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New Build approval rate in Bradford

Bradford approved 72.7% of new build applications, based on 150 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

72.7%
new build approval rate
150
New Build decisions
109
Approved
41
Refused
82.8%
Bradford overall

New Build applications are refused more often than the Bradford average (82.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How new build compares in Bradford

New Build (150 decided)
72.7%
Bradford all applications (18,551 decided)
82.8%

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Other project types in Bradford

Rear Extension (6,388 decided)
87.7%
Dormer (3,786 decided)
87.3%
Side Extension (3,368 decided)
85.1%
Garage / Parking (3,189 decided)
79.8%
Extension (General) (2,047 decided)
84.1%
75.5%
Hip-to-Gable Conversion (1,116 decided)
90.1%
Outbuilding (952 decided)
77.4%
Loft Conversion (923 decided)
89.6%
Wraparound Extension (899 decided)
85.5%
Conservatory (571 decided)
87.4%
Front Extension (435 decided)
77.5%
Basement (382 decided)
76.7%
Annex (279 decided)
76.0%
HMO (152 decided)
73.0%
Flat Conversion (87 decided)
79.3%
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