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Councillors urge residents to have their say on 55-home Addingham proposal

Thursday, 3 September 2026 08:31

Councillors Jane Sellers, Richard Downey and Andrew Loy.

Residents in Addingham are being urged to share their views on plans to build 55 homes on land south of Main Street.

The planning application, 26/02592/MAF, seeks full permission for the development, which would include a new access from Main Street, internal roads, parking, landscaping, public open space and drainage works.

The proposed homes would be built on Green Belt land adjoining Addingham Cricket Club, with the entire site also falling within Addingham Conservation Area.

Ilkley and Addingham ward councillors Jane Sellers, Richard Downey and Andrew Loy are encouraging residents to look at the plans and submit comments to Bradford Council before the consultation closes on Wednesday, September 16th.

Residents are being encouraged to consider the potential impact of the development on the conservation area, cricket ground and its setting, local views, traffic, drainage, wildlife and local infrastructure.

Councillors have also stressed that comments should clearly explain whether residents support or object to the proposal, alongside the planning reasons for their views.

Cllr Jane Sellers said:

“Building 55 houses on these open fields would fundamentally change the eastern approach to Addingham and the rural setting of the village, and I will strongly oppose this application.

"The cricket ground is a cherished part of community life in Addingham, and I do not believe this is the right place for a large housing estate.”

Cllr Richard Downey said he had “very serious concerns” about the scale and location of the proposal.

"This is not a small infill development - it would place 55 houses on open land within the conservation area and immediately beside the cricket ground."

Residents can view the application and submit comments through Bradford Council’s online planning portal by searching for application 26/02592/MAF.

The consultation closes on Wednesday, September 16th.

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