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Royds (ward 21) planning approval rate

Royds (ward 21) ward in Bradford has a 82.2% approval rate based on 465 planning decisions. Bradford overall: 78.8%.

Last updated: April 2026

82.2%
ward approval rate
465
Decisions
382
Approved
83
Refused
78.8%
Bradford average

Royds (ward 21) sits slightly above the Bradford average, with a 3.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Royds (ward 21) compares

Royds (ward 21) ward (465 decided)
82.2%
Bradford overall (26,787 decided)
78.8%
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Recent decisions in Royds (ward 21)

Change of use of existing property to F1 use (Learning and non-residential insti · Thu 26 Feb 2026
Approved
Subdivision of 1 retail unit to 2 retail units at ground floor and new shopfront · Tue 24 Feb 2026
Approved
Two storey side extension · Wed 11 Feb 2026
Approved
Single storey side/front extension to encompass new double garage with additiona · Wed 11 Feb 2026
Approved
Two storey side extension · Fri 30 Jan 2026
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 26,787 decisions.

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