Bradford District Local Plan
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- Bradford District Local Plan 2025-2043 - Publication Draft (Regulation 19)
- 1. Consultation documents
- 2. Supporting Documents
- 3. Impact Assessments
- 4. Evidence Base
- 5. How to make a Representation
- 6. Submit Representation on Consultation Portal
- 7. Local Plan FAQs
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In accordance with prescribed planning regulations the Council has published the Bradford District Local Plan 2025-2043 Publication Draft with proposed submission and supporting documents for consultation. This is the formal publication stage before a Local Plan is submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination.
The consultation period for submission of formal representations is six weeks: Monday, 19 October until 5pm on Monday, 30 November 2026.
What is the Regulation 19 consultation?
The Regulation 19 consultation is the final opportunity for representations to be made on the Local Plan before a decision is made by Full Council after consideration of consultation comments to submit for Examination by a Planning Inspector.
Unlike the previous Regulation 18 consultation which sought opinions about sites, policies and development across the district more generally, the Regulation 19 consultation is more focused and technical.
The role of the Regulation 19 consultation is to provide the opportunity for representations to be made on the ‘soundness’ and legal compliance of the plan.
How can I view the documents?
The easiest and most efficient way to access or view the Local Plan and supporting documents and maps is through the dedicated Consultation Portal. By using this service, you acknowledge and agree that artificial intelligence (AI) technologies may be used to process any data you submit.
Click here to view and comment on the Draft Bradford District Local Plan
The full set of Local Plan and supporting documents is also available in the links below including standard model representation forms. While the portal is the preferred method for submitting a representation emailed model representation forms and postal submissions will be accepted if the material is legible.
In your representation you should provide succinctly all the evidence and supporting information necessary to support your representation and your suggested modification(s) as applicable.
Important - late or anonymous comments will not be accepted.
Paper copies of the core submission consultation documents can be viewed at the following deposit locations. Please check the opening times of the locations via the links below.
- Bingley Library, 5 Rise Shopping Centre, Bingley, BD16 1AW
- Bradford Local Studies Library, Margaret McMillan Tower (side entrance), Princes Way, Bradford, BD1 1NN
- CBMDC Customer Service Centre, City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1HY
- City Library, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1SD
- Keighley Library, North Street, Keighley, BD21 3SX
- Keighley Town Hall, Bow Street, Keighley, BD21 3PA
- Ilkley Library, Station Road, Ilkley, LS29 8HA
- Shipley Library, 2 Wellcroft, Shipley, BD18 3QH
Quick access to site information
The plan is divided into an introduction with vision, strategic objectives and strategic policies. This is then followed by detailed policies, information about settlements and site allocations.
You can quickly access site allocation information through the interactive map.
Information events
We are holding a series of MS Teams online information events providing detail on how to submit your representation. Book your place by emailing planning.policy@bradford.gov.uk
- Monday, 2 November, 5pm to 6pm
- Thursday, 12 November 5pm to 6pm
- Wednesday, 18 November 5pm to 6pm
What happens next?
After the consultation period has closed, the Council will undertake a twin-tracked work programme:
- A technical check and summarisation of representations prior to seeking approval from Full Council to submit the Local Plan and supporting evidence and other material to the Secretary of State for public examination.
- Completion of necessary detailed submission requirements in line with Inspectorate procedural guidelines.
Once submitted, the appointment of an independent Planning Inspector to examine the plan is likely to follow shortly thereafter.
The Planning Inspector(s) will set out further information about the Examination in Public, timetable and associated matters in conjunction with an appointed Programme Officer.
The Local Plan is scheduled to be submitted to the Secretary of State by 31 December 2026, with the examination and any consultation on modifications to be programmed through 2027.
It is anticipated that a Final Report will be received from the Planning Inspectorate before the end of 2027. The Plan would then be formally Adopted by the Council as the up-to-date Bradford District Local Plan and supersede the current portfolio of plan documents.
Contact and information
If you have any queries or require help submitting a representation, or require material in an alternative format please contact the Planning Contact Centre on 01274 434605 or
Email: planning.policy@bradford.gov.uk
Post: Local Plan Team, 4th Floor Britannia House, Broadway, Bradford, BD1 1HX