Outbuilding approval rate in Bradford

Bradford approved 76.8% of outbuilding applications, based on 912 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

76.8%

outbuilding approval rate

912

Outbuilding decisions

700

Approved

212

Refused

79.0%

Bradford overall

Outbuilding applications are refused more often than the Bradford average (79.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How outbuilding compares in Bradford

Outbuilding (912 decided)

76.8%

Bradford all applications (27,622 decided)

79.0%

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Other project types in Bradford

Rear Extension (6,154 decided)

87.8%

Dormer (3,642 decided)

87.3%

Side Extension (3,272 decided)

84.9%

Garage / Parking (3,091 decided)

79.6%

Extension (General) (2,000 decided)

84.0%

Change of Use (Residential) (1,594 decided)

75.3%

Hip-to-Gable Conversion (1,069 decided)

90.1%

Loft Conversion (889 decided)

89.5%

Wraparound Extension (877 decided)

85.4%

Conservatory (548 decided)

87.2%

Front Extension (419 decided)

77.6%

Basement (370 decided)

77.3%

Annex (274 decided)

75.9%

New Build (145 decided)

72.4%

HMO (142 decided)

74.6%

Flat Conversion (82 decided)

79.3%

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