Regulation 19 publication consultation

Regulation 19 – public consultation.

We are now inviting comments on the latest version of the plan known as the Publication part (Regulation 19). A previous consultation (Preferred Options Regulation 18) on the draft document took place between February-March 2021 and a consultation statement has been produced and forms part of the consultation material.

The consultation period will run from Monday 19th October to 5pm on Monday 30th November 2026, in accordance with legislation and with the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) (https://www.bradford.gov.uk/media/vpmgfcbk/bradford-council-statement-of-community-involvement-2025-30.pdf). Please see attached CD1 – Statement of Representation Procedure and the information below which outlines the legal framework for this consultation.

The Local Plan will provide the district-wide strategic planning framework which will allocate new sites for housing and employment development. It will also provide a range of policies to help guide development when determining planning applications. The plan also designates areas of on open space, green infrastructure and places of ecological value across the district.

Once adopted, the Local Plan will form part of the Development Plan for the Bradford District.

The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and the Town and Country Planning Regulations 2012 govern the preparation of the Local Plan. All legal duties for preparing,publishing and consulting on the document rest solely with Bradford Council.

The following documents are available to view and provide representations on:

• Bradford District Local Plan 2025-2043 (Regulation 19 Publication Draft>
• Policies Map
• Sustainability Appraisal
• Habitat Regulation Assessment
• Equality Impact Assessment
• Regulation 18 Statement of Consultation report
• Statement of Cooperation
• A range of supporting Evidence Base reports

The following supporting documents are available to view:

• Engagement Plan
• Frequently Asked Questions

How to view the documents

The consultation documents are available for viewing and direct commenting via the Council’s consultation portal: https://bradford.oc2.uk

The documents are also available to view on the Council’s Planning Policy webpages at: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-policy/bradford-district-local-plan/

Hard copies of the core submission consultation document are available at the following deposit locations. Please click on the links below to check the opening times.

• City Hall Customer Service Centre, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1HY
• City Library, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1SD
• Bradford Local Studies Library, Margaret McMillain Tower (side entrance), Princes Way, Bradford, BD1 1NN
• Bingley Library, 5 Rise Shopping Centre, Bingley, BD16 1AW
• Ilkley Library, Station Road, Ilkley, LS29 8HA
• Keighley Library, North Street, Keighley, BD21 3SX
• Keighley Town Hall, Bow Street, Keighley, BD21 3PA
• Shipley Library, 2 Wellcroft, Shipley, BD18 3QH

How to make a formal representation

This consultation (known as Regulation 19) is only seeking views on the soundness and legal compliance of the Local Plan content.

Once you have reviewed the consultation materials, please submit your comments against the relevant policy or site on the online consultation portal – https://bradford.oc2.uk/document/76.

For details about how to submit a representation, including a video demonstration, please visit our website.

If you are unable to use the consultation portal, please ensure you complete the formal model representation form available on the Local Plan webpage and read the guide to making a representation then submit via:

• By email – planning.policy@bradford.gov.uk
• By post – Local Plan, 4th Floor Britannia House, Hall Ings, Bradford, BD1 1HX

Representation must be submitted by 5pm on Monday 30th November 2026.

All responses will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018. For details of how Bradford Council – Local Plan Team use your information please see the privacy notice at: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/open-data/data-protection/local-plan-privacy-notice/

How we use your information

Your personal details are registered on Bradford Council’s planning policy consultation portal – OpusConsult (https://bradford.oc2.uk/) as you have previously submitted a representation. We will use your information to provide you with further updates on the Bradford Local Plan, including notifications of future Local Plan consultations.

For further details of how Bradford Council uses your personal information please see our privacy notice: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/privacy-notice/.

Further Information

If you have any queries regarding this consultation or require consultation materials in another format please contact the Planning Policy Team using the details above or phoning the Planning Contact Centre on 01274 434605.

You can also be notified of the next stage of the plan making process by registering your email address on Bradford Council’s StayConnected system – (Bradford Council’s Stay Connected System – https://www.bradford.gov.uk/contact-us/email-alerts/stay-connected-sign-up-for-email-alerts/ and select the ‘planning policy’ option.

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