Neighbourhood planning

Following the referendum, held on 16 July 2026, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council agreed to formally make (adopt) the Bingley Neighbourhood Development Plan on 28 July 2026. 

The made (adopted) plan together with Regulation 19 Decision Statement can be viewed below:

• Bingley Neighbourhood Development Plan (2023 to 2038) – Made
• Bingley Neighbourhood Development Plan (2023 to 2038) – Appendices – Made:
• Appendix A: Local Green Spaces Supporting Evidence
• Appendix B: Character Buildings and Structures of Local Heritage Interest Supporting Evidence
• Appendix C: Distinctive Views and Vistas Supporting Evidence
• Bingley Neighbourhood Development Plan (2023 to 2038) – Policies Map - Made
• Regulation 19 Decision Statement

The Bingley Neighbourhood Development Plan forms part of the development plan for Bradford district and will be used to help determine planning applications within the neighbourhood area.

Copies of the plan can be viewed at:

• City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Customer Service Centre, City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1HY
• City Library, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1SD
• Bingley Library, 5 Rise Shopping Centre, Bingley, BD21 3SX

The plan was supported by several evidence base documents which formed the basis of several policies contained within it and provide important background when considering proposals. These were:

• Supporting Evidence – Town Centre and Local Centres Design Code (PDF)
• Supporting Evidence – Town Centre Boundary Considerations (PDF)
• Supporting Evidence – Neighbourhood Plan Masterplan (PDF)
• Supporting Evidence – Bingley Housing Needs Assessment (PDF)
• Supporting Evidence – Milner Field Estate Special Character Area (PDF)
• Supporting Evidence – Historical Development of the Villages of Bingley (PDF)

For those who are unable access digital material, please contact the Local Plans Team on 01274 433679, or email planning.policy@bradford.gov.uk.