Unit 7 Beehive Works Edderthorpe Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD3 9BJ Data via plota.co.uk

Pending Consideration 26/01569/FUL
Council
Date received
9 Jun 2026
Date validated
9 Jun 2026
Postcode
BD3 9BJ

Description

Change of use of the existing building at Unit 7 from Class E (storage) to Class B2 (general industrial) for use as a vehicle repair workshop and MOT testing facility The proposed development involves the internal fit-out of the unit with vehicle testing and repair equipment, including a vehicle lift, brake testing equipment, and associated machinery, in accordance with the submitted layout plan. No external alterations to the building are proposed. All operations will be carried out within the building, and the use will be managed to ensure that there is no unacceptable impact on neighbouring occupiers. Measures will include keeping doors closed during operation where practicable, and ensuring that all equipment is installed and operated in accordance with relevant industry standards. The site benefits from existing commercial use and is considered appropriate for continued employment use. The proposal will support local economic activity and job creation while making effective use of an existing building. Adequate off-street parking and vehicle manoeuvring space will be provided within the site, ensuring that the development does not adversely impact the surrounding highway network. The proposed hours of operation will be controlled to minimise disturbance, and no external industrial processes or storage are proposed. The development is therefore considered to be a suitable and sustainable form of development that would not give rise to significant adverse impacts in terms of noise, traffic, or residential amenity. Data via plota.co.uk

Bradford
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#196 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Bradford ranks #184 out of 292 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%) #202 of 292
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #218 of 292
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #184 of 292
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #125 of 292
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