City Centre Conservation Area

City Centre Conservation Area Assessment

The City Centre Conservation Area Assessment contains a detailed analysis of the character of the conservation area and describes its special character and interest. The document and the revised conservation area boundary were approved by Bradford West Area Committee on 20 September 2005.

City Centre Conservation Area Appraisal

The City Centre Conservation Area Appraisal was undertaken in August 2007. The Appraisal is a means of updating the original assessment. The Appraisal considers authenticity, changes that have taken place, opportunities and threats to the Conservation Area. It also maps the key characteristics of the area and contains Management Proposals. Any changes that affect the designation of the Conservation Area will be reported to the relevant committee.

Bradford City Centre Conservation Area Appraisals - Masterplan Overview

This Overview relates to the findings of the four conservation area appraisals within Bradford City Centre, to the City Centre Masterplan Initiatives. The four conservation areas are Cathedral Precinct, City Centre, Goitside and Little Germany.

Townscape Heritage Scheme

Bradford Council has received a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £2 million to support the Bradford City Centre Townscape Heritage Scheme. The four year project aims to provide financial assistance to property owners and tenants, to restore their historic buildings, within the part of Bradford city centre conservation area locally known as the ‘top of town’.  The scheme aims to improve historic buildings, contributing to the quality of the townscape, which should increase property values, and encourage further business investment in the area.