Bradford ranks #178 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

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Bradford decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

85%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #195 of 282

88%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #210 of 282

59%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #178 of 282

38%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #121 of 282

78%

Minor dwellings approved

245 decided (1-9 homes)

90%

Major dwellings approved

21 decided (10+ homes)

77%

Change of use approved

81 decided

2,330

Total decisions

345 refused in 2025