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• Find out if a tree is protected

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:37,   Last update : 26 Aug 2025 16:50

  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…

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• Make a complaint about Bradford Council

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:09,   Last update : 23 Sep 2025 09:28

  How to make a complaint about Bradford Council We welcome feedback on the services we deliver to you. If you want to report an issue such as bins not being emptied, fly tipping, street light not working, highway issues or need information from us or want to apply or…

  /compliments-and-complaints/make-a-complaint/make-a-complaint-about-bradford-council/

• View planning applications or check the progress of an application

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 29 Sep 2025 09:29

  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…

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• Make a planning application

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 17 Apr 2025 14:01

  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…

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• Comment on or object to a planning application

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 29 Sep 2025 09:30

  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-and-building-control/planning-applications/comment-on-or-object-to-a-planning-application/

• Planning education provision

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:31,   Last update : 04 Sep 2024 09:15

  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…

  /education-and-skills/reports-policies-projects-and-strategies/planning-education-provision/

• Planning for Crime Prevention SPD

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 16:37

  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…

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• Planning Obligations SPD

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 16:37

  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…

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• Householder Supplementary Planning Document

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 16:32

  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…

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• Landscape planning

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:37,   Last update : 10 Jan 2025 14:33

  “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…

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• Planning Fees

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 07 Apr 2025 12:32

  From 1 April 2025 the fees have been revised as shown on these schedules. The correct fee must be sent in with your application, otherwise your application will be delayed. Any receipt issued by the Planning Portal or the Council for the payment of fees does not mean that…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/scale-of-planning-fees/

• View and comment on planning appeals

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 29 Sep 2025 09:35

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/view-and-comment-on-planning-appeals/

• Removal or Variation of a Planning Condition

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 14:47

  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…

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• The Hot Food Takeaway Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 16:39

  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…

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• View planning enforcement notices

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 11:20

  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…

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• How planning decisions are made

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 29 Sep 2025 09:35

  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…

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• Report a breach of planning control

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 26 Apr 2024 11:22

  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…

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• About planning enforcement

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 11:17

  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…

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• Shopfront Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 16:36

  The Shop Front Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was adopted on 19 December 2007 and provides guidance on the design of shop fronts throughout the district. It has been prepared to encourage high standards of design for retail premises across the whole District and stimulate the resulting wider…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/shopfront-design-guide-supplementary-planning-document/

• Planning application information requirements

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 26 Aug 2025 15:23

  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…

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• Event Safety Planning

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:40,   Last update : 27 Aug 2025 11:27

  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…

  /emergencies/emergency-management/planning-and-organising-an-event/

• Make a change to a planning permission

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 15:44

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/make-a-change-to-a-planning-permission/

• Low emission planning guidance

  Created : 14 Aug 2024 08:17,   Last update : 10 Sep 2025 09:45

  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…

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• Consultees on planning applications

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 25 Apr 2025 15:36

  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…

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• Event Security Planning

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:40,   Last update : 01 Aug 2025 14:09

  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…

  /emergencies/emergency-management/event-security-planning/

• Planning a loft conversion

  Created : 29 Aug 2023 10:45,   Last update : 27 Aug 2025 12:21

  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…

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• National Planning Policy

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 16:54

  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…

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• General guidance - event planning

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:40,   Last update : 01 Aug 2025 14:08

  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…

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• Describing planning applications

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 15:08

  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…

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• South Pennine Moors SPA/SAC Planning Framework SPD

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 05 Aug 2024 12:31

  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-and-building-control/planning-policy/south-pennine-moors-spa-sac-planning-framework-spd/

• Planning protection for the World Heritage Site

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:42,   Last update : 23 Dec 2024 16:08

  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…

  /environment/saltaire/planning-protection-for-the-world-heritage-site/

• Do I need planning permission? advice for business

  Created : 29 Aug 2023 10:45,   Last update : 22 Apr 2024 16:29

  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 .…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-application-and-building-regulations-advice/do-i-need-planning-permission-advice-for-business/

• Do I need planning permission? - advice for householders

  Created : 29 Aug 2023 10:45,   Last update : 11 Apr 2025 12:40

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-application-and-building-regulations-advice/do-i-need-planning-permission-advice-for-householders/

• Make a request for confirmation of compliance with planning conditions

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 01 Aug 2024 17:56

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/make-a-request-for-confirmation-of-compliance-with-planning-conditions/

• Neighbourhood planning

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 09 Jun 2025 09:47

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/neighbourhood-areas/

• Landscape Character Assessment Supplementary Planning Document

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 16:39

  The Landscape Character SPD provides detailed guidance on key character areas and their characteristics, and guidance for managing development and change within them. The SPD supports the saved policies NE3 and NE3A in the adopted Replacement UDP (2005). The SPD consists of 11 documents; the first document is an…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/landscape-character-assessment-supplementary-planning-document/

• The Local Plan for the Bradford District

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 17:05

  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…

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

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 11:18

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/my-neighbour-has-altered-or-extended-their-property-do-they-require-planning-permission/

• Help and user guides for using our online planning system

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 15:07

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/help-and-user-guides-for-using-our-online-planning-system/

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

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 14:50

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/public-speaking-at-area-planning-panels-regulatory-and-appeals-committee/

• Cookies

  Created : 31 Aug 2023 09:46,   Last update : 17 Oct 2025 15:30

  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…

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• Privacy notice

  Created : 31 Aug 2023 09:46,   Last update : 07 May 2025 11:54

  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…

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• Advice for businesses

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 27 Aug 2025 10:43

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• Advice for householders

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 27 Aug 2025 10:43

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• Adopted Local Plan

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 14:18

  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.

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/adopted-local-plan/

• Made Neighbourhood Plans

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 17 Jul 2025 09:37

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/made-neighbourhood-plans/

• Make a building regulations application

  Created : 10 Mar 2025 15:59,   Last update : 11 Mar 2025 16:04

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/building-control/make-a-building-regulations-application/

• Welcome to Bradford Libraries of Sanctuary

  Created : 14 Nov 2024 11:10,   Last update : 19 Nov 2024 16:34

  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…

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

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:37,   Last update : 30 Apr 2024 16:07

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/national-and-local-validation-requirements/national-and-local-validation-requirements/

• A Shop Keepers Guide to Securing their Premises SPD

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 16:35

  The Shop Keepers Guide to Securing Their Premises Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was adopted by the Council on 19 December 2012 and supersedes Section 6 of the Shop Front Design Guide SPD . This SPD forms the local planning guidance on shop front security measures including the installation of…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/a-shop-keepers-guide-to-securing-their-premises-spd/

• Plan-it Bradford Newsletter

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 16:52

  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…

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• Infrastructure funding statement

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:38,   Last update : 15 Apr 2024 15:31

  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…

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• Bradford Development and Transport Forum

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 22 Apr 2024 16:17

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-application-and-building-regulations-advice/bradford-development-and-transport-forum/

• Menston Housing Sites SPD

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 16:38

  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…

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• City Centre Priority Streets Local Development Order

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 22 Apr 2024 16:10

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-application-and-building-regulations-advice/local-development-order-priority-streets/

• Bradford Business Development Zone report

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:26,   Last update : 29 May 2025 12:31

  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…

  /regeneration/towns-fund/bradford-business-development-zone-report/

• Core Strategy DPD

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 15 Apr 2024 15:26

  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…

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• Shipley and Canal Road Corridor Area Action Plan

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 12:36

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/shipley-and-canal-road-corridor-area-action-plan-dpd/

• Bradford City Centre Area Action Plan

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 16:42

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/city-centre-action-plan-documents/

• The Medium Term Financial Strategy

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:17,   Last update : 22 Aug 2025 16:52

  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…

  /your-council/council-budgets-and-spending/the-medium-term-financial-strategy/

• Open Space and Built Recreation Facilities SPD

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 16:31

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/open-space-and-built-recreation-facilities-spd/

• Statement of Community Involvement

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 26 Sep 2025 12:08

  Draft Statement of Community Involvement 2025 Consultation Monday, 8 September to Monday, 20 October 2025 Summary The Council is seeking views from residents and stakeholders on a new Statement of Community Involvement (SCI). This is a statutory document that sets out how and when the Council will carry out…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/statement-of-community-involvement/

• Playing Pitch Strategy

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:27,   Last update : 14 Mar 2024 09:06

  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…

  /sport-and-activities/policies/playing-pitch-strategy/

• Compulsory Purchase Orders

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:42,   Last update : 08 Apr 2024 11:00

  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…

  /environment/listed-buildings/compulsory-purchase-orders/

• Homes and Neighbourhoods: A Guide to Designing in Bradford

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 09 Jun 2025 09:44

  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,…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/homes-and-neighbourhoods-a-guide-to-designing-in-bradford/

• Environmental Capacity Study

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:42,   Last update : 01 Aug 2025 14:05

  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…

  /environment/saltaire/saltaire-environmental-capacity-study/

• Flood risk management

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:40,   Last update : 01 Aug 2025 14:07

  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…

  /emergencies/flooding/flood-risk-management/

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

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 29 May 2024 10:38

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/replacement-unitary-development-plan/

• Bradford District Local Plan

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 06 Jun 2024 12:10

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/bradford-district-local-plan/

• Saltaire Conservation Area

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:41,   Last update : 20 Dec 2024 14:46

  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…

  /environment/conservation-areas/saltaire-conservation-area/

• Local Development Scheme

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 16:25

  Introduction The Local Development Scheme (LDS) is a three year rolling work programme which sets out the details, timescales and arrangements for producing Local Development Documents (LDDs). Overall the LDS has three main purposes: to describe the Development Plan Documents (DPD) which the Council intends to include as part…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/local-development-scheme/

• Leeds Liverpool Canal Conservation Area

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:41,   Last update : 20 Dec 2024 14:39

  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…

  /environment/conservation-areas/leeds-liverpool-canal-conservation-area/

• Landscape projects

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:37,   Last update : 27 Aug 2025 11:49

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/landscape-planning/landscape-projects/

• West Bradford Junctions Improvement Scheme

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:48,   Last update : 05 Dec 2024 16:15

  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…

  /transport-and-travel/major-highways-schemes/west-bradford-junctions-improvement-scheme/

• Bradford City Centre Townscape Heritage Scheme

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:41,   Last update : 14 Jan 2025 16:21

  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,…

  /environment/bradford-city-centre-townscape-heritage-scheme/bradford-city-centre-townscape-heritage-scheme/

• Environmental Permits

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 08:46,   Last update : 01 Aug 2025 17:03

  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…

  /business/licensing/environmental-permits/

• Find an architect, surveyor or building engineer

  Created : 29 Aug 2023 10:45,   Last update : 22 Apr 2024 16:11

  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

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-application-and-building-regulations-advice/find-an-architect-surveyor-or-building-engineer/

• When happens when a complaint is made about you

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 11:17

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/complaints-against-you/

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

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 25 Apr 2025 15:50

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/lawful-development-certificate-existing/

• How to get involved

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 29 Aug 2025 15:25

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/how-to-get-involved/

• Pre application advice for householder developments

  Created : 29 Aug 2023 10:45,   Last update : 28 May 2024 16:41

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-application-and-building-regulations-advice/pre-application-advice-for-householder-developments/

• A guide to enforcement

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 20 Oct 2025 15:33

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-enforcement/a-guide-to-enforcement/

• How we make decisions

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 19 Mar 2024 10:33

  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…

  /open-data/publication-scheme/how-we-make-decisions/

• Maps

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 19 Mar 2025 09:27

  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…

  /open-data/maps/maps/

• What is a Development Plan?

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 17:04

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/what-is-a-development-plan/

• Development Services Privacy Notice

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:16,   Last update : 20 Jun 2025 09:31

  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…

  /open-data/data-protection/development-services-privacy-notice/

• Regularisation Application

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 03 Jun 2024 14:56

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/building-control/regularisation-application/

• Landfill sites

  Created : 29 Aug 2023 10:45,   Last update : 22 Apr 2024 16:15

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-application-and-building-regulations-advice/landfill-sites/

• Urban Design

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:37,   Last update : 10 Jan 2025 14:32

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/urban-design/urban-design/

• Permission in Principle

  Created : 13 Jun 2025 10:08,   Last update : 13 Jun 2025 10:08

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/permission-in-principle/

• Jargon buster

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 12:36

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/jargon-buster/

• Pre-application advice for residential and commercial developments

  Created : 29 Aug 2023 10:45,   Last update : 30 Apr 2025 09:00

  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.…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-application-and-building-regulations-advice/pre-application-advice-for-residential-and-commercial-developments/

• Contact us by telephone

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:21,   Last update : 11 Apr 2024 12:24

  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…

  /contact-us/contact-us-by-telephone/contact-us-by-telephone/

• Change of use to state funded school

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 12 Jun 2024 14:55

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/change-of-use-to-state-funded-school-or-registered-nursery/

• Access information for private search agents

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:42,   Last update : 16 Oct 2024 15:51

  Local Land Charges Register Customer Service Centre Britannia House Bradford BD1 HX Telephone: 01274 432238 Email: [email protected] 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…

  /environment/local-land-charges/access-information-for-private-search-agents/

• Paving over front gardens

  Created : 29 Aug 2023 10:45,   Last update : 22 Apr 2024 16:11

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-application-and-building-regulations-advice/paving-front-gardens/

• What is a Conservation Area?

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:41,   Last update : 20 Dec 2024 11:57

  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…

  /environment/conservation-areas/what-is-a-conservation-area/

• Registered Parks and Battlefields

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:42,   Last update : 07 May 2024 09:55

  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…

  /environment/registered-parks-and-battlefields/registered-parks-and-battlefields/

• Advertisement Consent

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 15:23

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/advertisement-consent/

• Local Plan Privacy Notice

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 20 Jun 2025 09:34

  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…

  /open-data/data-protection/local-plan-privacy-notice/

• Habitat mitigation contribution payments

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:38,   Last update : 08 Aug 2025 10:53

  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…

  /planning-and-building-control/developer-contributions/habitat-mitigation-contributions/

• A guide to area action plans

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 19 Apr 2024 16:47

  The planning system affects many aspects of our lives from where we can live and work, the distance we travel to work or do our shopping, the type, style and location of the housing we live in and the leisure opportunities available to us. What is the Local Development…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/area-action-plans-guide/

• The Brownfield register - information note

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 12 Dec 2024 16:33

  This data is available to download from Northern Data Hub . Brownfield Land is defined in Annex 2 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2012) as: "Land which is or was occupied by a permanent structure, including the curtilage of the developed land (although it should not be assumed…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/the-brownfield-register-information-note/

• Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 15:02

  You can apply for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development to confirm that a proposal is lawful or that planning permission is not required. This option is well worth considering even if you are sure your project is permitted development. If you should later want…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/lawful-development-certificate-for-a-proposed-use-or-development/

• Defining Research in Local Authorities: Guidance and Decision Tool

  Created : 03 Oct 2025 09:55,   Last update : 03 Oct 2025 10:07

  The NIHR Research Support Service has designed a tool to define research in Local Authorities. The definition and guidance was designed by, and for, local authorities. It provides a definition of research that you may wish to use within a local authority setting. Why may you want to use…

  /health/bradford-health-determinants-research-collaboration/defining-research-in-local-authorities-guidance-and-decision-tool/

• Building Notice application

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 28 May 2024 14:55

  A building notice can only be used for the extension or alteration of existing houses. It is a formal written notice to the Council that you intend to carry out building work. The advantages of using the building notice are: you can start work within 48 hours of depositing…

  /planning-and-building-control/building-control/building-notice-application/

• Passenger Transport Service (PTS)

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:31,   Last update : 15 May 2025 09:07

  Find out if the PTS is running today The Passenger Transport Service (PTS) are responsible for the transportation of over 1,800 special needs and vulnerable children and adults twice daily; this is over 724,000 movements in the year. The Service is split into two teams: The PTS Bus Operation,…

  /education-and-skills/travel-assistance/passenger-transport-service-pts/

• Change of use of amusement arcades/centres or casinos to dwellinghouses

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 12 Jun 2024 14:57

  Permitted development rights exist under Part 3 Class N of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (GPDO) to allow the change of use of existing amusement centres/arcades and any land within its curtilage to dwellinghouses (Use Class C3). It also includes provision for building…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/change-of-use-of-amusement-arcades-centres-or-casinos-to-dwellinghouses/

• Change of use of certain uses to dwellinghouses

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 15:17

  Permitted development rights exist under Part 3 Class M of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 2015 (GPDO) to allow the change of a launderette betting office, pay day loan shop hot food takeaway or a mixed use combining use as a dwellinghouse with a launderette;…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/change-of-use-of-shops-or-financial-services-or-specified-sui-generis-uses-to-dwellinghouses/

• Change of use of agricultural buildings to a flexible commercial use

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 12 Jun 2024 14:56

  Permitted development rights have been introduced under Part 3 Class R of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 2015 to allow the change of use of existing agricultural buildings not exceeding 500 square metres of floor space to a flexible use falling within classes B8 (storage…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/change-of-use-of-agricultural-buildings-to-a-flexible-commercial-use/

• Change of use of agricultural buildings to a state funded school

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 15:21

  Permitted development rights have been introduced under Part 3 Class S of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 2015 (GPDO) to allow the change of use of existing agricultural buildings not exceeding 500 square metres of floor space to a state funded school. For these permitted…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/change-of-use-of-agricultural-buildings-to-a-state-funded-school-or-registered-nursery/

• Completing a unilateral undertaking

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:38,   Last update : 25 Apr 2025 16:46

  A unilateral undertaking is a simplified version of a planning agreement made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. It requires that if planning permission is granted and implemented, the required habitat mitigation contribution must be paid. An undertaking will be appropriate subject to the…

  /planning-and-building-control/developer-contributions/unilateral-undertaking/

• Community Infrastructure Levy requirements and process

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:38,   Last update : 16 May 2025 15:53

  What is the Community Infrastructure Levy? The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a levy which the Council may charge on new developments in the District. The money raised will help the Council pay for infrastructure such as schools, transport, parks, open spaces and other community facilities required to support…

  /planning-and-building-control/developer-contributions/community-infrastructure-levy/

• Local Requirements - Crime Impact Statement

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:38,   Last update : 30 Apr 2024 15:32

  Types of application or development that require this information Residential developments where 10 or more units are created (including changes of use) All other developments where 1000 sqm gross or more of floor space is proposed Proposals for, schools, day nurseries or creches over 150sqm Proposals for health care…

  /planning-and-building-control/national-and-local-validation-requirements/local-requirements-crime-impact-statement/

• Apply for works to a protected tree

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:37,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 10:43

  Before any work can be undertaken to a tree that is protected under a tree preservation order or in a conservation area, you must apply for consent to carry out work to the protected tree.  Apply via the Planning Portal You should carefully read the application forms and guidance…

  /planning-and-building-control/trees-and-tree-preservation-orders/apply-for-works-to-a-protected-tree/

• Biodiversity net gain offsetting - monitoring and reporting body contribution

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:38,   Last update : 07 Feb 2025 11:01

  The Environment Act 2021 mandates 10% biodiversity net gain for planning applications with some exemptions. For exemptions and further details on information requirements, please see local requirements - biodiversity/geodiversity survey and report . Where possible developments should provide the mandatory 10% biodiversity net gain on site however, in many…

  /planning-and-building-control/developer-contributions/biodiversity-net-gain-monitoring-reporting/

• Full Plans application

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 28 May 2024 14:57

  A full plans application can be used for all types of building work. This procedure involves submitting detailed plans, specifications and, where needed, calculations to the Council. Make an application online We welcome the submission of building regulation applications online via the Planning Portal. The Planning Portal will take…

  /planning-and-building-control/building-control/full-plans-application/

• Local Requirements - Habitats Regulations Assessment and impact on South Pennine Moors

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:38,   Last update : 05 Aug 2025 14:35

  Types of application or development that require this information The Habitats Regulations apply to any proposed plan or project (including planning applications and permitted development) which is considered to have a likely significant effect on a National Site Network site protected under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations…

  /planning-and-building-control/national-and-local-validation-requirements/local-requirements-habitat-regulations-assessment-and-impact-on-south-pennine-moors/

• Early Education and Childcare Sufficiency Assessment

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:08,   Last update : 02 Apr 2025 09:33

  All local authorities have a statutory duty to ensure that the provision of early education and childcare in their areas is sufficient to meet the needs of parents, to allow them to work or undertake education or training. As part of this, Bradford Council undertake an Early Education Childcare…

  /children-young-people-and-families/looking-for-childcare/childcare-sufficiency-assessment/

• Change of use of agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 12 Jun 2024 14:58

  Permitted development rights exist under Part 3 Class Q of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 2015 (GPDO) to allow the change of use of existing agricultural buildings and land not exceeding 465 square metres of floor space to a maximum of 5 dwellings. It also…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/change-of-use-of-agricultural-buildings-to-dwellinghouses/

• How to make a Regulation 77 application under the habitats regulations

  Created : 07 Feb 2025 15:18,   Last update : 06 Oct 2025 17:08

  Please review guidance on Habitat Regulations Assessment and Mitigation which details the zonal approach in Bradford and how this affects our consideration of likely impacts from development Habitats Regulations Assessment and impact on South Pennine Moors . What you should do if your proposed development falls under permitted development…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-application-and-building-regulations-advice/how-to-make-a-regulation-77-application-under-the-habitats-regulations/

• Community infrastructure levy process for permitted development proposals

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:38,   Last update : 15 Apr 2024 16:02

  Residential development under prior approval The Bradford District Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) charging schedule applies to residential development permitted under prior approval provisions in the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) Order 2015 (GPDO). The following provisions are CIL liable: Agricultural buildings and land to dwellinghouses…

  /planning-and-building-control/developer-contributions/cil-process-for-permitted-development/

• Can I get a grant for different adaptations?

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 09:36,   Last update : 02 Sep 2024 09:37

  If you do not want the adaptations that we are offering you a grant for, you may be able to use your Disabled Facilities Grant to put towards different adaptations. We call this 'off-setting costs'. This means that you may get a grant for the amount that the Council’s…

  /housing/disabled-adaptations/can-i-get-a-grant-for-different-adaptations/

• Can I use the Adaptations Agency to get the work done?

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 09:36,   Last update : 02 Sep 2024 09:33

  The law says that once you have been offered a Disabled Facilities Grant you must get the adaptations completed within 12 months. In Bradford the Council offers clients the option of using the Adaptations Agency to organise and manage the works for you. The Adaptations Agency means that Housing…

  /housing/disabled-adaptations/can-i-use-the-adaptations-agency-to-get-the-work-done/

• The Brownfield register

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 11 Mar 2025 09:26

  This data is available to download from Northern Data Hub . The Council is required to prepare and maintain annually, a Brownfield Register of sites which are considered to be suitable, available and achievable for residential development within 15 years. Bradford has published its register each year since 2017.…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/the-brownfield-register/

• Scale of charges

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:41,   Last update : 02 Jun 2025 10:53

  Item Highways Act S31(6) Commons Act 2006 Section15A(1) Form CA16 Corrective Application Commons Act 2006 Section 19 Form CA10 Corrective Application Correct the register – No Fee*1 Commons Act 2006 Schedule 2 Form CA13 Corrective Application – Fee Payable*2 Non-registration or mistaken registration   Joint application £450 Multiple areas of…

  /environment/countryside-and-rights-of-way/scale-of-charges/

• Flood resilience for Listed Buildings or properties in Conservation Areas

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:40,   Last update : 01 Aug 2025 14:07

  The protection conveyed on buildings protected as listed by the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 extends to all parts of the building, inside and out, and any structures within and including its boundaries. We would aim to work closely with professionals and property owners to achieve…

  /emergencies/flooding/flood-resilience-for-listed-buildings-or-properties-in-conservation-areas/

• Useful reference material

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:40,   Last update : 01 Aug 2025 14:08

  There are a variety of guidance documents available via the links below to help you plan fully for your event: The HSE event safety guide Health and Safety Executive – running an event safely Purple Guide Managing risks and risk assessment at work Risk assessment template Event safety (crowd-management)…

  /emergencies/emergency-management/useful-reference-material/

• Contact the trees team

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:37,   Last update : 01 Aug 2025 14:28

  Bradford Council has two separate departments dedicated to the management of trees and woodland within the district. Planning Service Trees section (private trees) Enquiry topics Trees with a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Trees protected by Conservation Areas Trees affected by development Hedgerow regulations, high hedge legislation Breaches of planning…

  /planning-and-building-control/trees-and-tree-preservation-orders/contact-the-trees-team/

• Lists and registers

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 04 Aug 2025 09:55

  This section deals with information held in registers required by law and other lists and registers relating to the functions of the authority. These registers will usually contain personal information and therefore accessibility may be limited by statute to inspection only. Register of Gifts and Hospitality This information is…

  /open-data/publication-scheme/lists-and-registers/

• Bradford Council fees and charges

  Created : 26 Apr 2024 15:54,   Last update : 01 Sep 2025 11:25

  We make a charge for some of the services we provide. The links on this page give more information about the services we charge for and how much they are. Adult services Paying for non-residential care Paying for residential care Safe and Sound Allotments Allotment prices Bereavement Service Bereavement…

  /your-council/council-budgets-and-spending/bradford-council-fees-and-charges/

• Do I need building regulations?

  Created : 29 Aug 2023 10:45,   Last update : 06 Oct 2025 12:04

  You will need to have building regulation approval for most types of building work, including: New buildings all new buildings Extensions all house extensions roof extensions, balconies and roof terraces basements and basement extensions Conversions converting a loft for use as a room garage conversions Creating a 'granny annex'…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-application-and-building-regulations-advice/do-i-need-building-regulations/

• Do I need listed building consent?

  Created : 29 Aug 2023 10:45,   Last update : 20 Dec 2024 11:56

  If you wish to undertake internal or external alterations which affect the character of a listed building or extend or demolish part or all of a listed building you will require listed building consent. Listed building consent may also be required for any works to buildings within the grounds…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-application-and-building-regulations-advice/do-i-need-listed-building-consent/

• Development Services Document and Data Retention Policy

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:16,   Last update : 14 Jul 2025 14:44

  The Planning Development Service collects a variety of documents and data as part of its function as a Local Planning Authority, Building Control Services, Drainage and Lead Local Flood Authority and Highways Authority. Documents are held in our Idox Document Management system and data is stored in our Uniform…

  /open-data/data-protection/development-services-document-and-data-retention-policy/

• Business continuity

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:40,   Last update : 06 Oct 2025 11:58

  Are you prepared? If your business or organisation was affected by an emergency or disruption would you be able to continue? How resilient is your organisation if you encountered the following examples of emergencies or disruptions: utility failure  disruption in the supply chain  an emergency in the vicinity which…

  /emergencies/emergency-management/business-continuity/

• Frequently asked questions about Gypsies and Travellers

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:16,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 14:16

  The aim of this information is to set out how the Council and other official agencies will work to balance the rights of all those involved. Does the Council have a duty to move Gypsies/Travellers when they are camped without the landowner's permission? No. If Gypsies/Travellers are camped on…

  /your-community/gypsies-and-travellers/frequently-asked-questions-about-gypsies-and-travellers/

• Bradford Council mobile app

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 10:30,   Last update : 05 Aug 2025 16:42

  The Bradford Council mobile app has closed down. From Wednesday, 28 August 2024 the app was switched off and will no longer be in use. The services and information which the app provided are all available via this website. Useful links include: Bin collection dates Job vacancies School closures…

  /our-websites/mobile-app/bradford-council-mobile-app/

• Personal injury collision data

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 10 Sep 2024 15:05

  We use personal injury collision data recorded by the police to highlight problem sites by looking at where clusters of collisions appear and the causes of these collisions. The information obtained from the collisions details is used by: road safety officers and traffic engineers in prioritising and targeting problem…

  /open-data/our-datasets/personal-injury-collision-data/

• Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:18,   Last update : 02 May 2025 11:06

  The Committee is responsible for scrutinising the Council’s strategies, plans, policies, functions and services directly relevant to the priority outcomes of the Council Plan , in particular, 'Better Health, Better Lives' and 'Living with Covid-19'. It also scrutinises local NHS policy and planning, and the impact that these have…

  /your-council/scrutiny/health-and-social-care-overview-and-scrutiny-committee/

• Renewable energy and fuels

  Created : 27 Nov 2024 12:08,   Last update : 13 May 2025 16:49

  Emissions baseline Energy use in domestic buildings accounts for the largest portion of the total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, at around 31%. This is mainly due to gas consumption which accounts for around 75% of emissions. Increasing renewable energy and fuels According to emissions and air quality experts, to…

  /environment/sustainability/renewable-energy-and-fuels/

• Submit a demolition notice

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 24 Apr 2025 10:43

  Please help us by submitting these applications by email to [email protected] . Payments can be made by telephone on 01274 433807 from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Friday or online at Pay a building regulations fee or invoice . Demolition of buildings can…

  /planning-and-building-control/building-control/submit-a-demolition-notice/

• The services we offer

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 27 May 2025 11:45

  This section deals with information about the services the council provides including leaflets, guidance and newsletters. Advice and guidance Benefits Council Tax Building Control The Housing Options Service - help with housing and housing related problems Planning Election information Election results Information about elections and voting Email newsletters Sign…

  /open-data/publication-scheme/the-services-we-offer/

• Commencement of use notification - agricultural buildings to a flexible commercial use

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 15:16

  Permitted development rights under Part 3 Class R of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 2015 allow the change of use of existing agricultural buildings not exceeding 500 square metres of floor space to a flexible use falling within classes B8 (storage or distribution), Class C1…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/commencement-of-use-notification-agricultural-buildings-to-a-flexible-commercial-use/

• Commencement of use notification - temporary flexible use

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 15:15

  Temporary permitted development rights under Part 4 Class D of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 2015 allow the change from a use as a betting office; pay day loan shop; hot food takeaway or Class E use (commercial, business and service) to a flexible use…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/commencement-of-use-notification-temporary-flexible-use/

• Britannia House

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:17,   Last update : 02 Jul 2025 11:35

  Customer Service Centre The Britannia House Customer Service Centre is on the Ground Floor on the corner of Broadway and Bridge Street. The services available are: Blue badges   Concessionary travel   Council Tax Reduction   Council Tax enquiries   Environmental health   Free school meals   help with housing and housing related problems   Housing…

  /your-council/council-buildings/britannia-house/

• Keighley Town Hall

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:17,   Last update : 02 Jul 2025 11:38

  Deals with: Blue badges   Concessionary travel   Council Tax Reduction   Council Tax enquiries   Environmental health   Free school meals   help with housing and housing related problems   Housing benefits   Planning and Building Control Registrars a range of Council services The following self service options are available: free phones  public access to the…

  /your-council/council-buildings/keighley-town-hall/

• Pre application advice for major developments

  Created : 29 Aug 2023 10:45,   Last update : 19 May 2025 12:30

  The aim of the pre application service for major developments is to provide greater certainty and clarity to applicants and developers by identifying planning issues and requirements at the earliest possible stage and speed up the planning process. Furthermore it can help to minimise a developers subsequent planning application…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-application-and-building-regulations-advice/pre-application-advice-for-major-developments/

• Important changes in the law

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 09:36,   Last update : 02 Sep 2024 09:47

  There have been some important changes to the law over the last few years that landlords need to be aware of. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms From 1st October 2022 landlords must make sure that a Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm is fitted in any room containing a fuel…

  /housing/advice-for-landlords/important-changes-in-the-law/

• Contact us now

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:21,   Last update : 26 Aug 2025 16:35

  I want to Apply Find information Pay Report Request Other ways to contact us If you can't find what you want below, try searching this website for the service you want. Apply Apply for a school place Apply for a council job Apply for a residents permit for Household…

  /contact-us/contact-us-now/contact-us-now/

• About world heritage

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:42,   Last update : 20 Dec 2024 11:32

  Photo copyright Imagen Photography Ltd What is World Heritage? International concerns about cultural and natural heritage led to the adoption of the World Heritage Convention by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) in 1972. Its purpose is to encourage national governments to give greater protection to sites…

  /environment/saltaire/about-world-heritage/

• Drones and aerial imagery capture privacy notice

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:16,   Last update : 20 Jun 2025 09:32

  Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in Bradford Council's primary privacy notice . This notice provides additional privacy information to describe how personal data captured by drone camera imagery within Bradford Council is used and protected. The Councils Planning Enforcement Team and Building Control have…

  /open-data/data-protection/drones-and-aerial-imagery-capture-privacy-notice/

• How Bradford Council works

  Created : 02 Aug 2023 12:33,   Last update : 21 May 2025 11:34

  About Bradford Council Bradford Council is a public sector organisation which is responsible for a range of services which benefit people living in the Bradford district. These services include social care , education , housing , highways , planning , environmental protection , libraries , street cleaning , waste…

  /your-council/about-bradford-council/how-bradford-council-works/

• National Data Opt-Out Policy

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 16 Dec 2024 10:48

  Bradford Council is one of many organisations working in the health and care system to improve care for patients and the public. Whenever you use a health or care service, such as attending Accident & Emergency or using Community Care services, important information about you is collected in a…

  /open-data/data-protection/national-data-opt-out-policy/

• Scrutiny at Bradford Council

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:18,   Last update : 02 May 2025 11:04

  Scrutiny Committees are the Council’s 'watchdogs', examining its decisions and recommendations, as well as monitoring the performance of local services. Scrutiny Committees act as a 'critical friend' to the Council as a whole, taking a close look at how other organisations in the district are providing important services to…

  /your-council/scrutiny/scrutiny-at-bradford-council/

• CIL charging schedule and calculating CIL

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:38,   Last update : 19 May 2025 09:22

  The Bradford District Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule (PDF) was formally approved by Full Council on 21 March 2017 and took effect from 1 July 2017. Interactive CIL Charging Zone map Use the interactive CIL charging zone map to find out which charge rate applies to your development. How…

  /planning-and-building-control/developer-contributions/cil-charging-schedule/

• Register of HMO Licences

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 09:36,   Last update : 02 Sep 2024 09:44

  Bradford Council keeps a register of all licenses that have been issued to operate Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The full register includes the property address, details of the licence holder, maximum number of people allowed to live in the property, date of issue and how long the licence…

  /housing/houses-in-multiple-occupation/register-of-hmo-licences/

• Advice for new food businesses

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:51,   Last update : 31 Mar 2025 12:01

  How and when do I register my new food business? You need to register your food business 28 days before opening . If you operate a mobile food business you will need to register your vehicle with the local authority whose catchment includes the address where you keep the…

  /environmental-health-and-pollution/food-safety/advice-for-new-food-businesses/

• Factsheet: Repairs to your roof in Saltaire World Heritage Site

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:42,   Last update : 01 Aug 2025 14:05

  Virtually all repairs and works to roofs in Saltaire need Listed Building Consent. Please check with the Conservation Team by email at [email protected] or by telephone on 01274 434605 or 435319. If you are replacing or repairing a small patch of a few slates then you probably don’t need…

  /environment/saltaire/factsheet-repairs-to-your-roof-in-saltaire-world-heritage-site/

• BIPC Local at City Library, Bradford

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:05,   Last update : 22 Aug 2025 10:18

  The Business & Intellectual Property Centre has partnered with local libraries in West Yorkshire to bring free business support and inspiration to even more people across the region. If you’re looking to start, grow or run your own business, visit your BIPC Local at City Library, Bradford to get:…

  /libraries/services-in-our-libraries/bipc-local-at-city-library-bradford/

• Advice on fire precautions

  Created : 29 Aug 2023 10:45,   Last update : 27 Aug 2025 12:21

  Means of escape New buildings and those being altered or extended are designed and built in accordance with the latest standards of escape in case of fire. These standards are recommended in the Building Regulations and British Standard Codes of Practice. Building Control works closely with West Yorkshire Fire…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-application-and-building-regulations-advice/advice-on-fire-precautions/

• Museums and art galleries

  Created : 09 Feb 2024 10:30,   Last update : 04 Sep 2024 09:30

  Bradford District is home to some of the most exciting museums and galleries in Yorkshire. From the Baroque splendour of Cartwright Hall Art Gallery to the spectacular building of Keighley's Cliffe Castle Museum, there is always something new to do or see, and admission is free! Together, they bring…

  /arts-and-culture/museums-and-galleries/museums-and-art-galleries/

• Article 4 Directions

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:41,   Last update : 09 Apr 2024 11:16

  What is an Article 4 Direction? Article 4 directions are made by the Council and withdraw specified permitted development rights across a defined area in order to control works that could threaten the character of an area of acknowledged importance. They are most common in conservation areas.  This will…

  /environment/article-4-directions/article-4-directions/

• Central Hall in Keighley Set for New Roof

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:27,   Last update : 28 May 2024 16:16

  Work is set to start on a new roof for a community hub in Keighley, thanks to £162,000 from the Keighley Towns Fund. Central Hall, on Alice Street, has been used by community organisations and local businesses, since its renovation in 2010. Originally built as a chapel, the building…

  /regeneration/keighley-towns-fund/central-hall-in-keighley-set-for-new-roof/

• Council service disruptions

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:40,   Last update : 07 Oct 2025 15:12

  Sign up for email updates on services affected by the weather. For the latest information about current disruptions follow @bradfordmdc on X (you may need to be logged in to X to view our posts). Bin collections Find out more about bin collections in bad weather Report a missed…

  /emergencies/council-service-disruptions/council-service-disruptions/

• Reduce the amount of food you waste

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:02,   Last update : 14 Oct 2025 16:36

  We support Love Food Hate Waste Love Food Hate Waste helps people waste less food. It gives simple tips to help you save money and protect the environment. Why it matters In the UK, we throw away 7 million tonnes of food and drink from our homes every year.…

  /recycling-and-waste/reduce-reuse-recycle/reduce-the-amount-of-food-you-waste/

• Protected species in the Bradford District

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:41,   Last update : 12 Jun 2025 14:07

  Plant and animal species in England are protected by a suite of laws and policies which provide varied level of protection for species which are rare, have shown population declines, are subject to persecution or victims of changes to human interactions with the places they live. Some legislation provides…

  /environment/biodiversity/protected-species/

• CIL penalties and surcharges

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:38,   Last update : 15 Apr 2024 16:09

  Most parties liable to pay the CIL are likely to pay their liabilities without problem or delay, guided by the information sent by the council in the liability notice. However, where there are problems in collecting the levy, it is important that the council is able to penalise late…

  /planning-and-building-control/developer-contributions/cil-penalties-and-surcharges/

• Common Land

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:16,   Last update : 26 Apr 2024 15:25

  Common land is land that has rights of common over it. The main features of common land are that it is generally open, unfenced and remote - particularly in the upland areas of England and Wales. However, there are some lowland areas of common, particularly in the south-east of…

  /your-community/community-assets/common-land/

• Online payments

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 09:56,   Last update : 28 Aug 2025 10:01

  We are aware that some customers are experiencing problems with payments. Please check your email for payment confirmation before making another payment. Allotments Pay your allotment rent invoice by debit card Bereavement Services Pay for a family history (genealogical) search by debit card Pay for an Imaging Autopsy Blue…

  /paying-for-services/i-want-to-pay-for/i-want-to-pay-for/

• Pollution episodes and modelling

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:01,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 14:35

  Pollution episodes Pollutant episodes are periods when pollutants reach unusually high concentrations for several days. They are usually driven by weather conditions.  Winter smogs are formed when a thin layer of the atmosphere near the earth becomes cooler than that above it. This is known as temperature inversion. When…

  /clean-air-zone/resources/pollution-episodes-and-modelling/

• Towns Fund Secures a New Roof for the Old School Room

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:27,   Last update : 28 May 2024 16:00

  Work has finished on a £150,000 project to restore and repair the roof of one of Haworth’s most important historic buildings. The renovation of the roof of the 191-year-old building on Church Street took three months to complete and was funded by a £130,000 grant from Keighley Towns Fund,…

  /regeneration/keighley-towns-fund/towns-fund-secures-a-new-roof-for-the-old-school-room/

• Massive Cash Boost For Organisation At The Heart Of Keighley

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:27,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 13:27

  A major renovation is underway at a long-standing community organisation in Keighley, after almost a quarter of a million pounds worth of funding. The Sangat Centre received £230,000 from the Keighley Town Deal Board for essential refurbishments to its Marlborough Street premises. It has been based in the old…

  /regeneration/keighley-towns-fund/massive-cash-boost-for-organisation-at-the-heart-of-keighley/

• Outdoor seating licence

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 08:46,   Last update : 02 Sep 2024 11:27

  Anyone wishing to place outdoor seating facilities on the public highway such as (but not exclusive to) chairs, tables, barriers, signboards, menu boards, parasols and associated structures, must first seek approval by applying for an Outdoor Seating Licence. This replaces any previously agreed café or pavement licences that may…

  /business/licensing/outdoor-seating-licence/

• Disabled Children's Register

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:09,   Last update : 08 May 2025 16:45

  What is a Disabled Children Register? All local authorities must have a Disabled Children’s Register (DCR) under the Children’s Act 1989 although it is voluntary to join.  It is a register of families with children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) aged 0 to 25…

  /children-young-people-and-families/does-your-child-have-special-educational-needs-or-disabilities/disabled-children-s-register/

• Find protected sites in the Bradford District

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:41,   Last update : 12 Jun 2025 14:04

  Bradford’s Biodiversity Map shows the locations of statutory and non-statutory designated wildlife sites in the Bradford District. It also shows locations of the Bradford Habitat Network and Priority Habitat areas. Find protected sites on the Bradford Biodiversity Map Statutory Protected sites The National Site Network (Formally European Natura 2000…

  /environment/biodiversity/protected-sites/

• Heritage Statements - guidance for applicants

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:35,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 15:04

  A Heritage Statement is required for all applications relating to a designated heritage asset. This is in addition to the requirements already in place. A Designated Heritage Asset is not just a Listed Building or a Scheduled Ancient Monument, also included are Conservation Areas, World Heritage Sites, Registered Historic…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/heritage-statements-guidance-for-applicants/

• Legal Services Privacy Notice

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 20 Jun 2025 09:34

  What information do we collect We may collect some or all of the following information about you Name, address, contact details Correspondence (emails, letters, supporting documents) Conversations (recorded and typed notes of telephone conversations) Case notes Witness statements Court and tribunal proceedings Bank account details if applicable Why do…

  /open-data/data-protection/legal-services-privacy-notice/

• Help to support someone you know

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:16,   Last update : 29 Aug 2024 16:31

  No one deserves to be abused. There are a number of things someone can do if they are experiencing violence and abuse from a partner but none of them are easy and they may not provide a complete or immediate end to the abuse. Why don't they leave? There…

  /your-community/domestic-abuse/help-to-support-someone-you-know/

• Schedule of charges for street naming and numbering

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:36,   Last update : 28 Aug 2025 14:04

  Please note these fees increased on 1 April 2025 Task Fee Reason House name change £60.63 Covers the cost of investigations and notification to internal and external organisations, officer time and resources. Commercial building name change £121.26 Covers the cost of investigations, consultation with Royal Mail and notification to…

  /planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/schedule-of-charges-for-street-naming-and-numbering/

• Key enablers

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 09:28,   Last update : 19 Feb 2024 09:28

  Leadership and governance Bradford District already has a mature and effective partner leadership and governance framework in place through the Wellbeing Board Governance Structure. We will utilise this relationship and set up a Digital & Data Board with a clear terms of reference of delivery oversight and guide the…

  /digital-strategy/the-strategy/key-enablers/

• Executive Portfolios 2025-2026

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:17,   Last update : 04 Jun 2025 11:41

  Leader of Council & Corporate Portfolio Holder – Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe Function and Service CMT Lead Officer Overview & Scrutiny Committee* Office of the Chief Executive (including Strategy, Policy & Communications) Chief Executive Corporate Transformation Programme SD Corporate Resources Corporate Commissioning & Procurement SD Corporate Resources Corporate Customer Services…

  /your-council/committees-meetings-and-minutes/portfolio-holders/

• Dropped kerbs and crossovers

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:48,   Last update : 19 Aug 2025 15:45

  A dropped kerb, or vehicle crossing, is when a kerb is lowered and the footway strengthened, to allow vehicles to cross between roads and private properties. Before you apply, you'll need to verify your eligibility, and that you agree to the terms and conditions of applying for a vehicle…

  /transport-and-travel/highways/dropped-kerbs-and-crossovers/

• Accessibility statement

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 10:30,   Last update : 01 Oct 2025 11:00

  This accessibility statement applies to Bradford Council's: Main website Breathe Better Bradford website (Clean Air Zone) Challenge your parking penalty (Parking Max) Crematoria diary Licensing register Local Democracy website Newsroom My Requests system Online forms Online planning and building control Online surveys PowerBI dashboards This website is run by…

  /our-websites/accessibility/accessibility/

• Yorkshire & Humber Care Record

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 18 Jun 2024 13:49

  The YHCR was created to help Social Care Workers, GPs, doctors, nurses and care practitioners to access and share your up-to-date clinical information by accessing data held by multiple health and care settings from a single care record. This includes medical records, personal records and computerised information for the…

  /open-data/data-protection/yorkshire-and-humber-care-record/

• What is Open Data?

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 29 Apr 2024 16:45

  What is open data? Open data is data that anyone can access, use and share. Open data has to have a licence that says it is open data. What is good open data? data that can be linked to, so that it can be easily shared and talked about…

  /open-data/about-open-data/what-is-open-data/

• Chair of the Keighley Towns Fund Board steps down

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:27,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 13:27

  Bradford Council has thanked the chairman of the Keighley Towns Fund board, after he announced he is stepping down from the role. Ian Hayfield has served as the chairman of the Towns Fund board since its inception in 2020, when Keighley secured a £33.6m package of Government funding, as…

  /regeneration/keighley-towns-fund/chair-of-the-keighley-towns-fund-board-steps-down/

• Funding Boost for Keighley Healthy Living

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:27,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 13:27

  A community organisation which supports health and wellbeing is renovating its base in Keighley, with a £95,000 boost from the Keighley Towns Fund. The Healthy Living Centre, which was founded in 2000, has been based in the building on Scott Street for the past 17 years. About 500 people…

  /regeneration/keighley-towns-fund/funding-boost-for-keighley-healthy-living/

• Digital strategy on a page

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 09:28,   Last update : 19 Feb 2024 10:34

  Sub goals: Laying the foundation for success Building our capabilities in new technologies Lifting our ambition on digital growth We are supporting the achievement of our goals by delivering this initial set of capabilities in four critical areas: Connected District 100% Gigabit Capable Connectivity: A programme to deliver 100%…

  /digital-strategy/the-strategy/digital-strategy-on-a-page/

• Renovation of empty homes

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 09:36,   Last update : 26 Sep 2024 16:40

  Having decided to renovate your empty property, prior to selling or letting it, you will need to plan the required works. If the job is on a large scale or is very complicated, you may need to seek advice from an architectural professional or a surveyor. They can also…

  /housing/empty-homes/renovation-of-empty-homes/

• Caravan Sites: Fit and Proper Person

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 08:46,   Last update : 12 Nov 2024 16:22

  The Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) Regulations 2020 ('the Regulations') introduced a fit and proper person test for mobile home site owners or the person appointed to manage the site, unless exempted by the Regulations. From 1 October 2021, unless…

  /business/licensing/caravan-sites-fit-and-proper-person/

• I am behind on my rent

  Created : 03 Jun 2025 09:51,   Last update : 03 Jun 2025 09:51

  If you fall behind on paying your rent, you will find yourself owing rent arrears. If this happens, take action as soon as possible: Talk to your landlord if you can't pay your full rent on time If you can’t afford to pay everything on the day, you must…

  /housing/homelessness/i-am-behind-on-my-rent/

• Local Land Charges Service Privacy Notice

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 20 Jun 2025 09:34

  This notice provides details of how the Council’s local land charges service collects and uses information about you. For more general information about how the Council uses your information and your rights, please refer to the  general Privacy Notice . What information do we collect? The local land charges…

  /open-data/data-protection/local-land-charges-service-privacy-notice/

• Local land charges

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:42,   Last update : 01 Aug 2025 09:58

  The Local Land Charges Services provides local authority searches. These are usually required when you are buying property and give you information about planning applications, planned developments, highway schemes and financial charges that affect the property you are interested in. These searches will often be arranged by your solicitors,…

  /environment/local-land-charges/local-land-charges/

• Quit smoking

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:52,   Last update : 04 Aug 2025 10:36

  How can I quit smoking? Stopping smoking is the single biggest thing you can do to improve your health. Research shows that two thirds of smokers want to quit. You are four times more likely to stop smoking with support than if you try quitting on your own. Where…

  /health/improving-your-health/quit-smoking/

• Why choose school meals?

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:31,   Last update : 27 Aug 2025 12:31

  Lunch time is an important part of a child’s school day, giving pupils a break with friends and the chance to recharge their batteries ready for the afternoon’s activities. We think that there are many good reasons why choosing a school meal is the best lunchtime option for children…

  /education-and-skills/school-meals/why-choose-school-meals/

• Vehicle crossover terms and conditions

  Created : 25 Feb 2025 09:40,   Last update : 25 Feb 2025 11:12

  The following terms and conditions are applicable for vehicle crossovers: The application will not be processed without the application fee The application fee is £120, you must pay for your application within 14 days of submission, applications will not be assessed without payment, after 14 days the application will…

  /transport-and-travel/highways/vehicle-crossover-terms-and-conditions/

• Planting and caring for your trees

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:37,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 10:46

  Are there any controls on the type of tree I can plant in my garden? There are no controls on the type of tree that can be planted in your garden. However, a number of points are worth considering: how much space is available?  it is always best to…

  /planning-and-building-control/trees-and-tree-preservation-orders/planting-and-caring-for-your-trees/

• Community Asset Transfer

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:16,   Last update : 23 Jan 2025 10:49

  Community Asset Transfer involves the transfer of ownership and/or management of land or buildings from a statutory body (such as the Council) to a community based organisation or group (such as a charity or community interest company) at less than market value for local social, economic or environmental benefit.…

  /your-community/community-assets/community-asset-transfer/

• Keeping cockerels

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:52,   Last update : 05 Apr 2024 14:37

  Keeping poultry in an urban environment can cause a number of problems: complaints about crowing  complaints about vermin  complaints about odours If you keep poultry, in particular a cockerel, you have a duty to make sure that it does not cause a nuisance to you neighbours. Cockerels causing problems…

  /environmental-health-and-pollution/noise-nuisance/keeping-cockerels/

• Buying land or property from the Council

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 08:46,   Last update : 23 Apr 2024 09:28

  This page explains the Council’s requirements of purchasers and what purchasers can expect when buying property from the Council. We have also set out some things that we think should be kept in mind when you are thinking about buying a Council property or plot of land. This information…

  /business/properties/buying-land-or-property-from-the-council/

• A tenant's guide to business leases

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 08:46,   Last update : 23 Apr 2024 14:29

  This is a guide to the principal terms of the Council’s standard form of lease for business premises. It is primarily aimed at tenants of commercial premises and does not cover agricultural property, grazing agreements or allotments. “We” “us” and “our” means the Council as landlord, “you” and “your”…

  /business/properties/a-tenant-s-guide-to-business-leases/

• Housing Services Privacy Notice

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 20 Jun 2025 09:33

  Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in Bradford Council's primary privacy notice . This notice provides additional privacy information for those accessing the Council’s Housing Services and describes how we collect, use and share personal information about you and the types of personal information we…

  /open-data/data-protection/housing-services-privacy-notice/

• Pre-application Listed Building Advice for Saltaire

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:42,   Last update : 01 Aug 2025 14:05

  This advice is very general and if you need more detailed specific advice please contact: [email protected] The following works require an application for Listed Building Consent To submit an application for Listed Building Consent please visit our make a planning application page. If you need further advice on the…

  /environment/saltaire/pre-application-listed-building-advice-for-saltaire/

• Emergency response arrangements

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:40,   Last update : 27 Aug 2025 11:26

  Emergencies can be considered in three key themes. These are: Plan Respond Recover Plan Plan is more than just having plans to be able to respond to emergencies. We need to ensure that we have the right plans for the risks that the District faces. We also need to…

  /emergencies/emergency-management/emergency-response-arrangements/

• Case study: Anisia's story

  Created : 23 Oct 2025 10:53,   Last update : 23 Oct 2025 10:53

  Bradford’s Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC), in partnership with Bradford Youth Service, Public Health and Safer Bradford, are co-funding a Youth Ambassadors programme to explore a range of approaches to gather young people’s perspectives on experiences of health and the factors that influence their wellbeing. This enables their needs…

  /health/bradford-health-determinants-research-collaboration/case-study-anisia-s-story/

• Trees and woodland on public land

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:37,   Last update : 05 Sep 2025 14:57

  What is the Council's remit concerning trees in the Bradford District? Bradford Council is responsible for maintaining a substantial number of trees within the district. This includes approximately 21,000 trees growing in or alongside the adopted highway. Bradford Council also manages 267 hectares of trees in public green spaces…

  /planning-and-building-control/trees-and-tree-preservation-orders/trees-and-woodland-on-public-land/

• High hedges and hedgerow regulations

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:37,   Last update : 16 Apr 2024 10:52

  High hedges High Hedges are dealt with under Part 8 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 and allows councils to resolve disputes between the needs to two competing neighbours over a high hedge. High hedges are described as an evergreen or semi evergreen line of two or more trees,…

  /planning-and-building-control/trees-and-tree-preservation-orders/high-hedges-and-hedgerow-regulations/

• Saltaire World Heritage Site information and history

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:42,   Last update : 20 Dec 2024 11:29

  Photo copyright Drones on Demand Ltd Saltaire takes its name from its founder, Sir Titus Salt (1803-1876), and the River Aire, which runs through the village. Salt made his fortune in the Bradford textile industry, manufacturing fine woollen fabrics. Determined to escape the polluted and overcrowded town centre for…

  /environment/saltaire/saltaire-world-heritage-site-information-and-history/

• Keep well during winter

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:52,   Last update : 29 Oct 2024 12:05

  Heating your home and energy saving Temperatures in the early months of the year drop and our homes can suddenly feel a lot colder. This combined with shorter days and being at home more due to the pandemic restrictions, we are using more electricity and gas than usual. This…

  /health/getting-help/keep-well-during-winter/

• Local industrial decarbonisation project

  Created : 25 Jun 2024 11:30,   Last update : 25 Feb 2025 11:43

  What is Industrial Decarbonisation? The word decarbonisation refers to all measures through which a business sector, or an entity such as Bradford Council – reduces its carbon footprint, primarily its greenhouse gas emissions, carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), in order to reduce its impact on the climate. Industrial…

  /environment/climate-change/local-industrial-decarbonisation-project/

• Travel Training

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:31,   Last update : 08 Apr 2025 16:37

  Why travel train? Everyone should have the opportunity to be as independent as they can be in all areas of their lives. At the heart of independence is the ability to travel independently and to be able to use public transport. This is an essential requirement of daily life…

  /education-and-skills/travel-assistance/travel-training-unit/

• Mud on the public highway – guidance for operators of haulage or farm vehicles

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:48,   Last update : 26 Apr 2024 16:19

  These guidance notes refer to instances where trade activities from an owner/occupier or contractor of land or property adjacent to a highway deposits soil, mud or other debris upon a highway. The definition of a public highway includes footways, footpaths and adjacent verges, bridleways as well as the road…

  /transport-and-travel/highways/mud-on-the-public-highway-guidance-for-operators-of-haulage-or-farm-vehicles/

• Bikeability cycle training

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:27,   Last update : 28 Apr 2025 09:30

  What is Bikeability? Bikeability is 'cyclist training' for the 21st century, designed to give the next generation of riders the skills and confidence to ride their bikes on today’s roads. We constantly review our 'offer' and have a suite of Bikeability training that we can offer schools, community groups…

  /sport-and-activities/cycling/bikeability/

• Food safety guidance for outdoor events

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:51,   Last update : 05 Sep 2024 14:18

  Food safety at outdoor events must never be compromised. Whether your outdoor event is a small fete or a large scale catering event, consideration must be given to ensuring that food produced and sold to the public is safe to eat. Organisers of outdoor events must give due consideration…

  /environmental-health-and-pollution/food-safety/food-safety-guidance-for-outdoor-events/

• A guide to renting property from the Council

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 08:46,   Last update : 28 Feb 2024 11:42

  This page explains the procedure for renting property from the Council. It is aimed primarily at prospective tenants of commercial premises and does not cover agricultural property, grazing agreements or allotments. Where can I find property to let? The Council advertises property to let by one or more of…

  /business/properties/a-guide-to-renting-property-from-the-council/

• Sustainable travel to school

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:31,   Last update : 09 Apr 2024 12:24

  How does your child travel to and from school every day? With a little thought and planning the journey between home and school can be a positive experience for you and your child. Avoid the stress of being stuck in traffic jams by encouraging your child to walk or…

  /education-and-skills/travel-assistance/sustainable-travel-to-school/

• Bradford LAF Members

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:41,   Last update : 02 Jun 2025 10:48

  Members of Bradford Local Access Forum are appointed to represent specific interests and are expected to network with people of similar interests to represent their views at LAF meetings. To contact any of the members, please email the LAF Secretary at [email protected] and mark your message for the attention…

  /environment/countryside-and-rights-of-way/bradford-laf-members/

• The Lord Mayor

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:18,   Last update : 17 Jun 2025 12:03

  Lord Mayor 2025-2026: Councillor Mohammed Shafiq The Lord Mayor was born in Village Doral, Mirpur, Pakistan and was educated at the village school, Doral Bainsi Jatti Dheri. In 1984, he moved to the UK and attended a language centre in Bradford. He went to Bradford and Ilkley Community College…

  /your-council/the-lord-mayor/the-lord-mayor/

• Economic Development Privacy Notice

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:16,   Last update : 20 Jun 2025 09:32

  This notice provides details of how the Council's Economic Development collect and uses information about you. For more general information about how the Council uses your information and your rights, please refer to the general Privacy Notice . What information do we collect For business support name, address and…

  /open-data/data-protection/economic-development-privacy-notice/

• Public Health Privacy Notice

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 20 Jun 2025 09:36

  What information do we collect We may collect some or all of the following information about you depending on which of our services you use: Common to all services Name, age, date of birth, ethnicity Correspondence details (address, telephone number, email addresses) NHS number, medical conditions Public Health Intelligence…

  /open-data/data-protection/public-health-privacy-notice/

• Information for people who are abusive

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:16,   Last update : 29 Aug 2024 16:33

  If you are reading these pages because you are concerned about your behaviour towards your partner, well done for taking steps to consider what you need to do to change. Change is possible. It can take time, how much time depends on how embedded your behaviour patterns are and…

  /your-community/domestic-abuse/information-for-people-who-are-abusive/

• If you want to have a baby

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:52,   Last update : 29 Jul 2025 13:42

  Book in with a midwife Book early and directly with your midwife and be sure to keep your antenatal appointments. Seeing your midwife in early pregnancy helps to ensure the best outcome for you and your baby. Bradford midwives To book with a midwife, you can ask your GP…

  /health/looking-after-your-baby-or-child/if-you-want-to-have-a-baby/

• Application process

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:40,   Last update : 01 Aug 2025 14:07

  The following process should be followed when applying to hold an event: Contact the owner of the land, giving as much advance notice as possible (good practice minimum 6 months), to inquire if the land you wish to hold your event upon is available and at what cost. You…

  /emergencies/emergency-management/application-process/

• GCSE Results Day

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:30,   Last update : 07 Aug 2025 09:31

  On this page you will find information on where to get advice and guidance on what to do next, whether you received the grades you wanted or not. Young people in England can leave school in the summer that they are 16. Then, until the age of 18 they…

  /education-and-skills/adult-and-post-16-education/gcse-results-day/

• Blue Badge Scheme

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:48,   Last update : 26 Aug 2025 16:31

  Note: if you need to call us about a Blue Badge: in order to maximise the time available to process applications, our phone lines are open 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday. Please do not ring outside of these hours. Apply for a Blue…

  /transport-and-travel/transport-for-disabled-people/blue-badge-scheme/

• Supported employment schemes

  Created : 04 Sep 2025 16:51,   Last update : 16 Sep 2025 10:37

  Supported employment - Employment Matters If you are a Bradford resident aged 18+ Autistic or have a learning disability, we can help you learn new skills and support you to find a job and thrive in the workplace. The support we provide includes Support from a job coach Help…

  /adult-social-care/disabilities/supported-employment-schemes/

• Skip licences (skip permits)

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:48,   Last update : 06 May 2025 11:32

  The Highways Act 1980 mandates that a skip should not be placed on the public highway without obtaining a licence from the Highway Authority, the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council. The placing of a skip on the public highway poses a nuisance and potential danger to highway users,…

  /transport-and-travel/highways/skip-licences-skip-permits/

• Safety Advisory Group (SAG)

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:40,   Last update : 01 Aug 2025 14:07

  The Safety Advisory Group The Safety Advisory Group (SAG) is co-ordinated and chaired by the Council and made up of representatives from the local authority such as Environmental Health, Licensing, Emergency Planning, Highways and external partners from the Emergency Services (Police, Fire and Ambulance) and Transport Authorities. The SAG…

  /emergencies/emergency-management/safety-advisory-group-sag/

• Highway Maintenance Winter Service Operational Plan

  Created : 31 Aug 2023 09:46,   Last update : 17 Oct 2025 15:57

  Introduction You can read the Plan below, or download a copy of our Highway Maintenance Winter Service Operational Plan 2025 - 2026 (2.2 Mb) . This Winter Service Operational Plan describes the arrangements operated by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council for its Winter Maintenance Service. This document has…

  /transport-and-travel/winter-maintenance/highway-maintenance-winter-service-operational-plan/

• Shipley Locality Plan 2022-2025

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:17,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 14:17

  Shipley locality priorities Bradford District Priority Outcomes 2021-25 Shipley Locality Wide Priorities 2022-25 Better Skills, More Good Jobs and a Growing Economy We will work to improve links between formal training providers and the community and business sectors We will work to improve employability of local people and employment…

  /your-community/shipley-area/shipley-locality-plan/

• Empty properties and second or holiday homes

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 09:28,   Last update : 12 Jun 2025 09:38

  Empty properties and charges - an overview Council Tax is a property tax and is charged according to Council Tax legislation. Most of the legislation that determines discounts and exemptions is set at a national level by the government, but each Billing Authority has discretionary powers to decide some…

  /council-tax/empty-properties-and-second-or-holiday-homes/empty-properties-and-second-or-holiday-homes/

• Overhanging hedges, trees, shrubs or bushes

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:48,   Last update : 29 Aug 2024 12:25

  The following guidance has been put together in order to help you gain a greater understanding of our position on hedges, trees, shrubs and bushes that overhang the highway (known as overhanging vegetation). What is overhanging vegetation? Overhanging vegetation can be hedges, trees, shrubs, bushes or any other type…

  /transport-and-travel/highways/overhanging-hedges-trees-shrubs-or-bushes/

• Bolton and Undercliffe Ward Plan 2022-2025

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:16,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 14:16

  Bolton and Undercliffe Ward priorities Bradford District Priority Outcomes Ward Priorities Better Skills, More Good Jobs and a Growing Economy Empower local residents and support employers and businesses to offer work experience and to become mentors and coaches to act as positive role models. Explore measures to enable businesses…

  /your-community/bradford-east-area/bolton-and-undercliffe-ward-plan/

• Clayton and Fairweather Green Ward Plan 2022-2025

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:16,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 14:16

  Clayton and Fairweather Green Ward priorities Bradford District Priority Outcomes Ward Priorities Better Skills, More Good Jobs and a Growing Economy To establish mini employment and education hub where there is a need To bring community providers together to improve residents employability chances Connecting and encouraging new communities to…

  /your-community/bradford-west-area/clayton-and-fairweather-green-ward-plan/

• Manningham Ward Plan 2022-2025

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:16,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 14:16

  Manningham Ward priorities Bradford District Priority Outcomes Ward Priorities Better Skills, More Good Jobs and a Growing Economy Support and encourage local businesses to develop networking and information sharing platforms within Manningham. To bring community providers together to improve residents employability chances. Connecting and encouraging new communities to use…

  /your-community/bradford-west-area/manningham-ward-plan/

• Information for job applicants

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 09:47,   Last update : 27 Sep 2024 12:10

  General information about the Council Find out about Bradford Council and how the Council works . Equal Rights and Diversity Statement This statement outlines the Council’s commitment to equality and diversity. We want to make our district a fairer and more equitable place for everyone in the district. The…

  /jobs/apply-for-a-council-job/information-for-job-applicants/

• Hear what our graduates have to say

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 09:47,   Last update : 16 Dec 2024 10:39

  We are very lucky to have truly excellent graduates who work with our organisation, many of which have progressed to permanent roles. We strive to offer our graduates ongoing support to help them achieve their maximum potential. We asked some of our past and current graduates about their experience…

  /jobs/graduate-opportunities/hear-what-our-graduates-have-to-say/

• Daily Air Quality Index (DAQI)

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:01,   Last update : 01 Apr 2025 16:43

  The data sites include a D aily Air Quality Index' (AQI) value to help you manage your short term exposure to air pollutants. The Daily Air Quality Index (DAQI) is a government information system that provides updates on air pollution levels and gives recommended actions and health advice relating…

  /clean-air-zone/resources/daily-air-quality-index/

• A general guide to scrutiny

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:18,   Last update : 02 May 2025 11:09

  What is the role of Overview and Scrutiny? What is a detailed Scrutiny Investigation? Who can be scrutinised? What is a Call In? How can members of the public become involved? Becoming a witness and submitting evidence What is the role of Overview and Scrutiny? The role of the…

  /your-council/scrutiny/a-general-guide-to-scrutiny/

• Food Business Registration

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 08:46,   Last update : 31 Mar 2025 12:05

  A new food business is required, by law, to be registered with us at least 28 days before opening up for the first time. You must register with us if you store, prepare, distribute or sell food on premises. Food premises include: restaurants  cafes  hotels  shops  canteens  market stalls…

  /business/licensing/food-business-registration/

• What is a listed building?

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:42,   Last update : 20 Dec 2024 11:51

  A Listed Building is a building or structure which is included in a list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest. Listing acknowledges the building’s special interest and also helps us understand our shared history. The lists are registers which record the best National and Regional Buildings and…

  /environment/listed-buildings/what-is-a-listed-building/

• Ordinary Watercourses Land Drainage Consent

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:52,   Last update : 10 May 2024 15:50

  Under the Flood and Water Management Act (2010), the responsibility for authorising consent to works and carrying out enforcement action in relation to ordinary watercourses has transferred from the Environment Agency to Bradford Council (the lead local flood authority). Introduction If you wish to undertake certain types of work…

  /environmental-health-and-pollution/water-management/ordinary-watercourses-land-drainage-consent/

• Apply for a discount based on the status of your property

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 09:28,   Last update : 11 Dec 2024 11:31

  Exemption classes under which a property may be exempt from Council Tax (The term unoccupied means that the property is nobody’s main home.) Property in disrepair discount - (formerly Class A) Property in disrepair discount: A dwelling which is unoccupied and unfurnished. The dwelling must be undergoing major repair…

  /council-tax/apply-for-discounts-reductions-and-exemptions/property-exemptions-and-local-discounts-for-council-tax/

• Human Resources Privacy Notice

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 20 Jun 2025 09:33

  Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in Bradford Council's primary privacy notice . This notice provides additional privacy information for those accessing the Council’s Human Resources service and describes how Human Resources collects, uses and shares personal information about you and the types of personal…

  /open-data/data-protection/human-resources-privacy-notice/

• Prevention and Early Help Privacy Notice

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 20 Jun 2025 09:35

  What information do we collect? Universal Services – for you and your child name address contact details date of birth gender Ethnicity Special Educational Needs and Disability Events and services accessed Early Help – in addition to the above information, we also collect Reasons for support – what is…

  /open-data/data-protection/prevention-and-early-help-privacy-notice/

• Resources to download

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:01,   Last update : 10 Sep 2025 09:46

  Resources to download for schools Take a look at the resources we have put together to compliment the Clean Air Schools Grant projects. There are activities, presentations, games and lots more on our "Download resources and activities" page . To help you inform your those people that visit your…

  /clean-air-zone/resources/resources-to-download/

• Landscape projects: LIFE CRITICAL - Climate resilience through involvement of local citizens

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:37,   Last update : 17 Sep 2025 11:53

  Promoting and improving the multiple environmental and health benefits of urban green spaces, Life CRITICAL ( C limate R es i lience T hrough I nvolvement of Lo cal citizens) aims to provide resilience to climate change for local neighbourhoods. Life CRITICAL is engaging communities, raising awareness of healthy…

  /planning-and-building-control/landscape-planning/life-critical-projects/

• Vehicle crossings policy

  Created : 25 Feb 2025 09:50,   Last update : 25 Feb 2025 11:13

  1 Background This policy sets out the legal background and procedures involved in dealing with vehicle crossings across footways and verges and their construction. 2 Council position Taking a vehicle across a footway and/or verge area without a correctly constructed vehicle crossing may cause damage to the structure of…

  /transport-and-travel/highways/vehicle-crossings-policy/

• Petition guidance

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:18,   Last update : 15 Aug 2024 10:03

  Petitions are welcomed by this Council as one way in which people can indicate their views and request that action be taken. All petitions received by the Council at the address below will be acknowledged within 5 working days of receipt. This acknowledgement will set out what procedures are…

  /your-council/epetitions/petition-guidance/

• Recognising and honouring Bradford District people

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:16,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 14:31

  Community Star award (Bradford Council with the Telegraph & Argus) These awards, organised by the Telegraph & Argus and Bradford Council, give you the chance to say a huge thank you those enriching the lives of Bradford people. There are nine awards available in total. The Voluntary & Community…

  /your-community/recognising-and-honouring-bradford-district-people/recognising-and-honouring-bradford-district-people/

• Bingley Ward Plan 2022-2025

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:17,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 14:17

  Bingley Ward priorities Bradford District Priority Outcomes Ward Priorities Better Skills, More Good Jobs and a Growing Economy We will promote initiatives that support training development and upskilling to increase opportunities for employment We will work to support apprenticeships and development opportunities for young people within the local economy…

  /your-community/shipley-area/bingley-ward-plan/

• Help with home improvements - frequently asked questions

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 09:36,   Last update : 16 Aug 2024 10:52

  I need repairs on my house. Can the Council help? Yes. If you need repairs or improvements that will reduce the risk to your health and safety or bring your home up to a decent standard we may be able to you, if you are getting certain benefits or…

  /housing/housing-assistance/help-with-home-improvements-frequently-asked-questions/

• Education and Learning (Information Management Team) Privacy Notice

  Created : 17 Jan 2025 16:11,   Last update : 20 Jun 2025 09:32

  We are committed to protecting your privacy when you use our services. This privacy notice informs children, young people and their parents/carers how the Information Management Team (Children’s Service, Bradford Metropolitan District Council) use your personal information and how we protect your privacy in compliance with our obligations under…

  /open-data/data-protection/education-and-learning-information-management-team-privacy-notice/

• Bradford District Director of Public Health Annual Report 2023

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:09,   Last update : 07 Apr 2025 10:16

  Foreword: Director of Public Health Bradford District is the youngest in the UK with over a quarter of our population aged 18 or under. We have over 200 schools and colleges that support more than 100,000 children and young people in full time education as well as a wide…

  /children-young-people-and-families/reports-policies-projects-and-strategies/bradford-district-director-of-public-health-annual-report-2023/

• Our strategy for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:09,   Last update : 07 Apr 2025 10:22

  Foreword This strategy sets out the vision and strategic priorities for the Bradford district during the period 2024- 2028, which will be kept under review on a yearly basis with a 2-year revision if required. The key partners who are working to develop, implement and review this strategy are:…

  /children-young-people-and-families/does-your-child-have-special-educational-needs-or-disabilities/bradford-district-strategy-for-children-and-young-people-with-send/

• Biodiversity net gain guidance for farmers and land managers in the South Pennines

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:41,   Last update : 05 Sep 2025 15:15

  How to create biodiversity units on grassland for sale to developers. Download this guidance You can download a copy of this guidance (PDF) The importance of South Pennine upland grasslands Post war agricultural policies have encouraged farming practices that can be harmful to the biodiversity of grasslands, like using…

  /environment/biodiversity/biodiversity-net-gain-guidance/

• Tong Ward Plan 2022-2025

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:16,   Last update : 02 Jul 2024 10:50

  Ward members: Cllr Matt Edwards, Cllr Kausar Mukhtar, Cllr Celia Hickson Ward Officer: Rada Mijailovic Assistant Ward Officer: Dennis Rowe Ward Assessments and Plans The Ward Assessment and Plan is designed to inform ward working, including action planning and decision making. The document summarises the prevalent strengths and issues…

  /your-community/bradford-south-area/tong-ward-plan/

• Terms and conditions for an outdoor seating licence

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 08:46,   Last update : 10 Jan 2025 09:52

  The following terms and conditions must be adhered to in order to have an Outdoor Seating Licence : General conditions Consent to use the highway for outdoor seating is valid for 12 months from the date of the Licence. The purpose of an Outdoor Seating Licence is to allow…

  /business/licensing/terms-and-conditions-for-an-outdoor-seating-licence/

• Electric vehicle charging cable footway channels

  Created : 25 Sep 2025 09:57,   Last update : 30 Sep 2025 15:42

  An electric vehicle charging cable channel allows owners of electric vehicles to benefit from the use of domestic energy rates to recharge their vehicles where their property does not have private off-street parking or the ability for such parking to be created. In August 2025 the Council approved the…

  /transport-and-travel/highways/electric-vehicle-charging-cable-footway-channels/

• Wyke Ward Plan 2022-2025

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:16,   Last update : 02 Jul 2024 10:48

  Ward members: Cllr Sarah Ferriby, Cllr Joan Clark, Cllr Andy Walsh Ward Officer: Rada Mijailovic Ward Assessments and Plans The Ward Assessment and Plan is designed to inform ward working, including action planning and decision making. The document summarises the prevalent strengths and issues within the ward. This evidence…

  /your-community/bradford-south-area/wyke-ward-plan/

• Post-16 Transport Policy Statement 2025-2026

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:31,   Last update : 25 Apr 2025 11:32

  Transport policy statement for students aged 16-18 in further education, continuing learners aged 19 and those young people aged 19 up to 25 with an Education Health and Care Plan where considered necessary. Introduction Local authorities do not have to provide any free or subsidised post 16 travel assistance…

  /education-and-skills/travel-assistance/post-16-transport-policy-statement/

• Bradford Multi agency Hoarding Framework

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 09:37,   Last update : 11 Jul 2024 16:23

  Multi-Agency Hoarding Framework Guidance for Practitioners in the Bradford District Department responsible:  Document revised: January 2022 1 Introduction This document sets out a framework for collaborative multi-agency working within Bradford District using a ‘person centred solution’ based model. The protocol offers clear guidance to staff working with people who…

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• West Yorkshire Pension Fund Privacy Notice

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 12:17,   Last update : 20 Jun 2025 09:37

  West Yorkshire Pension Fund, as part of Bradford MDC, provides pension administration for West Yorkshire Pension Fund under the statutory obligations of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a shared service third part administration service for other Local Government Pension Funds for LGPS provision and Fire and Rescue Authorities…

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• Bradford district’s Short Breaks Statement 2025

  Created : 11 Jun 2025 11:45,   Last update : 27 Aug 2025 11:41

  Our vision and aspirations for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Bradford is the same as for all children and young people, for them to achieve well in their education, to be cared for in safe and supportive families, participate and be involved in their communities…

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• Keighley Plan 2022-2025

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:16,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 14:44

  Keighley Locality Keighley is a place to be proud of, with a unique appeal based on traditions of industry, invention and enterprise, alongside a rich cultural heritage, an authentic down to earth community spirit, and with the great outdoors literally on the doorstep. Its status as Airedale’s largest town,…

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• Countryside guided walks

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 13:27,   Last update : 20 Oct 2025 10:36

  The purpose of this Guided Walks programme is primarily to introduce people to walking in the Bradford District. You may be surprised at the variety of landscape and wildlife to be experienced both in the countryside that we have, and in the urban areas. The aims of the walks…

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• Bradford District Children and Young People’s Strategy 2023-2025

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 11:09,   Last update : 13 Mar 2025 10:57

  For the happy, healthy development and success of our babies, children and young people. For them to grow-up in safe and supportive: families, homes, communities, education establishments, leisure and outdoor spaces. Summary View the Bradford District Children and Young People’s Strategy summary Foreword Our children and young people, our…

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• Queensbury Ward Plan 2022-2025

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:16,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 14:38

  Ward members: Cllr Matthew Bibby, Cllr Luke Majkowski, Cllr Hazel Parsan Ward Officer: Mohammed Taj Assistant Ward Officer: Shafia Chowdhury Ward Assessments and Plans The Ward Assessment and Plan is designed to inform ward working, including action planning and decision making. The document summarises the prevalent strengths and issues…

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• Bradford West Locality Plan

  Created : 04 Oct 2024 15:07,   Last update : 29 Oct 2024 15:09

  Bradford West Locality This plan aligns our District and Council plan objectives with local neighbourhoods, it incorporates the direction of travel for our District ensuring a strong, healthy and fair society, living within environmental limits, achieving strong, resilient and prosperous communities. This plan brings those communities closer together with…

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• Great Horton Ward Plan 2022-2025

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:16,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 14:27

  Ward members: Cllr Joanne Dodds, Cllr Tariq Hussain, Cllr Abdul Jabar Ward Officer: Mohammed Taj Assistant Ward Officer: Shafia Chowdhury Ward Assessments and Plans The Ward Assessment and Plan is designed to inform ward working, including action planning and decision making. The document summarises the prevalent strengths and issues…

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• Royds Ward Plan 2022-2025

  Created : 15 Feb 2024 14:16,   Last update : 15 Feb 2024 14:44

  Ward members: Cllr Ruth Wood, Cllr Andrew Thornton, Cllr Angela Tait Ward Officer: Liz Parker Section 1: Introduction to Royds Ward Plan Ward Royds Ward Ward Officer Liz Parker   How to get involved If you would like to get involved please contact the Ward Officer, Liz Parker, by email…

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• Fit and Proper Person Determination Policy

  Created : 19 Feb 2024 08:46,   Last update : 03 Apr 2025 17:09

  Fit and Proper Person Determination Policy Department responsible: Licensing Team Document Release: September 2021 Introduction The Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) Regulations 2020, require the manager of a site to be a Fit and Proper Person ("the Regulations"). Local authorities…

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