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Growth Area 6: Odsal

A map showing Odsal as described in the text below

Odsal is a key priority area, it will be an exciting area of heritage, sports and renewable energy generation. Odsal is strategically located on the A6036, providing excellent road connectivity for the area, which can be capitalised on by providing modern sports and recreation facilities.

A new and upgraded stadium will offer Bradford a new home for its rugby team and other events. 

An appropriate use for the Richard Dunn Leisure Centre site will be sought as the council considers the options following its listing by Historic England.

Challenging southern parts of the site will be used for solar power generation and outdoor sports activities, including BMX tracks and mountain biking courses.

 Vision 

  • Integrated sports, leisure, and energy development
  • Maximise the value of green landscape by integrating green corridors, solar farm and maintaining views across site
  • New stadium for multipurpose use in partnership with the Bulls.
  • Development of BMX and cross-country cycle park on land subject to remediation
  • Incorporation of retail and office space along Rooley Avenue


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.