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Bradford Council unveils draft Local Plan proposing nearly 34,000 new homes
Overview
Bradford Council has published a draft Local Plan identifying sites for up to 33,670 homes and over 272 acres of employment land across the district by 2043. The document, which includes locations such as Manningham and Shipley, aims to give the council more control over development and will undergo a public consultation starting later this month.
Key points
- The draft Local Plan identifies sites for nearly 34,000 homes and more than 272 acres of employment land across the Bradford district up to 2043.
- Around 70% of the proposed housing sites are located in urban areas, with about 1.17% of the district's green belt land to be released.
- The plan is scheduled to be considered by the council's executive on 15 October before a six-week public consultation runs from 19 October to 30 November.
- Deputy council leader Andrew Judson stated that the plan will help the authority shape development, resist inappropriate projects, and protect green spaces.