Character Area 3: Victoria Park Residential Zone

Consolidation of the commercial and businesses uses within the character area will create a more residential focused character to the north of the town centre, whilst improving connectivity between the town centre and the key leisure facilities to the north of Keighley.  

Potential interventions therefore could include the following: 

• Expanded commercial offer  – completion of proposed redevelopment at Aire Valley Business Centre and repurposing under-used sites to provide commercial and business uses. 
• Town centre residential offer – relocation of low quality commercial uses along Parson Street to provide new housing.
• Improved leisure connectivity – improve the connection from the town centre to Victoria Park / Leisure Centre to the northeast and Devonshire Park / Cliffe Castle to the northwest.

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.