Character Area 2 – Canalside Industrial Heritage and Mixed Use

Building on the successful conversion of a number of former industrial mills along the Leeds-Liverpool canal in the early 2000’s, this area provides an opportunity to create a thriving residential-led mixed use area, showcasing Bingley’s industrial heritage and links to blue infrastructure. 

The proposed interventions in the Character Area include: 

• Mixed use development – Potential to create additional uses within the Damart site to create a new canalside mixed use development, including some residential.
• Residential uses – Relocation of existing industrial uses on Whitley Street, encouraging change of use to create attractive canalside residential-led developments.  
• New Active Travel Route - Introduction of new active travel circuit along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal to create an attractive route for walking and cycling.  This will showcase the heritage and landscape assets of Bingley and improve active travel connections for adjacent residential communities into the town centre. 

The proposed interventions as set out are indicative only. There is no funding commitment at this stage to deliver the vision. If the proposals are supported by stakeholders, a more detailed delivery plan would be considered as funding opportunities arise.