Development Framework for Bradford

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Bradford Council is currently producing a Development Framework for the city of Bradford.


The Development Framework is being prepared to guide the future development of the city of Bradford.

Building on existing projects such as One City Park, Darley Street Market, Bradford Live and City Village, the Draft Development Framework looks beyond City of Culture 2025. It sets out an overarching vision, objectives and potential interventions for the regeneration of Bradford looking at the next 15-20 years. The vision, objectives and potential interventions have been shaped by local stakeholders’ views and will continue to be refined following this engagement.

As a component of Bradford's Economic Growth Plan, the role of the Development Framework is to act as a guide for development within the city, as well as to encourage and attract new investment into the area. It provides clear principles which promote social, economic and environmental benefits which are informed by Bradford's local context and are underpinned by the strategic and policy context both nationally and locally.

The Draft Development Framework is split into 12 Growth Areas, which include further detail on the proposed interventions and opportunities.

The proposed interventions as set out within the Draft Development Framework 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.

Alongside the Development Framework for the city of Bradford, we are also producing frameworks to cover Keighley, Shipley and Bingley.


Bradford Council is currently producing a Development Framework for the city of Bradford.


The Development Framework is being prepared to guide the future development of the city of Bradford.

Building on existing projects such as One City Park, Darley Street Market, Bradford Live and City Village, the Draft Development Framework looks beyond City of Culture 2025. It sets out an overarching vision, objectives and potential interventions for the regeneration of Bradford looking at the next 15-20 years. The vision, objectives and potential interventions have been shaped by local stakeholders’ views and will continue to be refined following this engagement.

As a component of Bradford's Economic Growth Plan, the role of the Development Framework is to act as a guide for development within the city, as well as to encourage and attract new investment into the area. It provides clear principles which promote social, economic and environmental benefits which are informed by Bradford's local context and are underpinned by the strategic and policy context both nationally and locally.

The Draft Development Framework is split into 12 Growth Areas, which include further detail on the proposed interventions and opportunities.

The proposed interventions as set out within the Draft Development Framework 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.

Alongside the Development Framework for the city of Bradford, we are also producing frameworks to cover Keighley, Shipley and Bingley.


  • Public engagement now closed

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    The Draft Development Framework was shared for public feedback between 9 October and 20 November. Thank you to everyone that has contributed. We are now reviewing the feedback.

  • Tell us what you think about our draft framework

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    Thank you to everyone that has been involved in helping to shape the Bradford Development Framework over the past few months.

    We are now pleased to share with you the Draft Development Framework. As this is a draft framework we would encourage your feedback. This engagement will remain open until Monday 20 November.

    The Development Framework has been broken down into sections, each having their own set of questions. You do not need to respond to all the sections.

    You will need to be registered and logged into Let's Talk to see and respond to the questions. Anyone can register, all you need is a valid email address. We would be particularly keen to hear from local businesses, landowners and potential investors.

    For those large organisations and statutory consultees that may wish to write to us with feedback, please email growth@bradford.gov.uk

  • We’ll be back in touch in October

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    Thank you to everyone that has been involved in helping to shape the Development Framework over the past few months. Our consultants are now working behind the scenes to create the draft framework based on the input you’ve given us.

    Don’t worry if you haven’t had chance to have your say, we’ll be ready to share the draft framework in October so there will still be an opportunity to review the recommended interventions and let us know what you think.

  • Survey responses

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    Between 28 November 2022 and 5 January 2023 the public were invited to let us know what they thought about the future of development in the City of Bradford. In total 209 people participated in the survey.

    Respondents were asked, in a couple of words, what they felt the city’s best kept secret was. The city’s architecture, access to the countryside, heritage and people were identified the most.

    Respondents were also asked what they felt the city’s biggest challenge was. Addressing the city’s reputation and anti-social behaviour were identified the most.

    Finally, respondents were asked what they felt to be the single biggest opportunity for the city would be in the next 10 years. UK City of Culture 2025, our young people, improving connectivity, maximising the benefits of Bradford Live and regenerating the city centre were identified the most.

Page last updated: 17 Sep 2024, 09:04 AM