Black Swan 74 Frizinghall Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD9 4LD Data via plota.co.uk

Refused 25/04504/LBC
Date received
31 Mar 2026
Date validated
31 Mar 2026
Postcode
BD9 4LD

Description

Works to facilitate the change of use from restaurant (Use Class E(b) to a spiritual and community centre (Use Class F2). External works include: Repainting of existing external timber joinery (windows and doors), removal of redundant external cabling and fixings on the front elevation; removal of pub signage; and refurbishment of original cast iron lanterns. Internal works include: Creation of two structural openings on the ground and first floor; the repair of cracked plasterwork; cleaning and refinishing of existing internal timberwork and application of decorative vinyl on the internal glazing above the main entrance. Data via plota.co.uk

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Bradford
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#195 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Bradford ranks #192 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

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Bradford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #188 of 296
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #200 of 296
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #192 of 296
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #148 of 296
79%
Minor dwellings approved
252 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
76%
Change of use approved
101 decided
2,322
Total decisions
323 refused in the year to March 2026