Neighbourhood planning
6. Referendum (27 July 2023)
A referendum relating the adoption of the Harden Neighbourhood Development Plan was held on Thursday, 27 July 2023. Those already registered to vote in local elections and live in the Harden area, were eligible to vote in this Referendum.
The question asked in Referendum was "Do you want City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council to use the neighbourhood plan for Harden to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?"
Referendum result
The results of the referendum held on Thursday 27 July 2023 were as follows:
| Vote Option | Votes Recorded | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Number cast in favour of a Yes | 303 | 87.3% |
| Number cast in favour of a No | 44 | 12.7% |
Further details on the result can be found on the Council's elections webpages.
Following the successful referendum, the Council will seek to formally "make" (adopt) the neighbourhood plan as part of the statutory development plan for the District.
Information statement
This sets out details about the referendum including who is entitled to vote, the referendum expenses limit, number of persons entitled to vote, the procedure to be followed, details of what the specified documents are and where they can be inspected.
Boundary map
Notice of Referendum
Specified documents
- Harden Neighbourhood Plan - Referendum Draft (PDF)
- Harden Neighbourhood Plan – Referendum Draft - Design Guide (PDF)
- Harden Neighbourhood Plan - Referendum Draft – Policies Map (PDF)
- Regulation 18 Decision Statement (PDF)
- Examiner's Report (PDF)
- Summary of Representations (PDF)
- General information on Town and Country Planning (PDF)
Other documentation
Availability of documents
In addition to the links above, a copy of the specified documents, that is those documents listed above may also be inspected during normal opening hours at:
- City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, Customer Service Centre, Britannia House, Broadway, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1HX
- City Library, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1SD
- Bingley Library, 5 Rise Shopping Centre, Bingley, BD21 3SX
Voting Information (Voter ID)
Voter ID is a requirement for electors voting at polling stations in this Referendum. Further information regarding this, and a list of acceptable forms for identification can be found on the Electoral Services website.
For those who are unable access digital material, please contact the Local Plans Team on 01274 431184 or email: planning.policy@bradford.gov.uk.
- Approved Harden Neighbourhood Area Boundary.pdf (3 Mb)
- General Planning Statement.pdf (262 Kb)
- Guidance for Councillors and Campaigners.pdf (175 Kb)
- Harden Design Code - Referendum Draft (April 2023).pdf (10 Mb)
- Harden Information Statement.pdf (212 Kb)
- Harden NDP - Referendum Draft (April 2023).pdf (24 Mb)
- Harden NDP - Regulation 16 Summary of Representations.pdf (1 Mb)
- Harden NDP - Regulation 18 Decision Statement.pdf (580 Kb)
- Harden NDP Examiner Report (22.02.23).link
- Harden NDP Policies Map - Referendum Draft (April 2023).pdf (4 Mb)
- Harden Notice of Referendum.pdf (100 Kb)