More than 2,200 new homes could be built in Keighley over the next 17 years under proposals in Bradford Council's draft Local Plan.
The plans identify 29 potential housing development sites across the town, with a total of more than 2,240 properties proposed between now and 2043. The draft Local Plan sets out where new housing, employment developments and transport infrastructure could be located across the Bradford district. In total, sites capable of delivering 33,670 homes have been identified across the district. Among the largest proposed developments in Keighley is the Aire Valley Business Centre site on Lawkholme Lane. The 2.85-hectare site, which previously received planning permission for 34 business units, has now been identified as a potential location for 160 homes. Other proposed housing sites include: Some locations, including land off Moss Carr Road, already have planning permission for residential development. The proposals also identify several sites for future employment use, including a former allotment site on Kensington Street, the Beechcliffe site off Hard Ings Road and land next to the Premier Inn on Bradford Road in Crossflatts. Bradford Council's draft Local Plan identifies Keighley as one of the district's major towns, with a focus on housing, employment, shopping, leisure and regeneration. The document states: “The key aim is to transform its economic, environmental, physical and social conditions to support its long-term regeneration. “It will deliver a thriving, sustainable and diverse town centre, with excellent public transport connectivity while supporting businesses to grow and delivering new high-quality housing.” The council's Executive is due to consider the draft Local Plan on Thursday (15th October). If approved for publication, it would open a six-week consultation period, allowing residents, businesses and other organisations to submit formal representations. The Local Plan would provide a framework for future development, although identifying a site for housing does not automatically grant planning permission. Individual developments would still need to go through the planning process before construction could begin.
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