Character Area 4: Learning and Maker / Creator Zone

Improvements of the Worth Village business development zone to provide a cutting-edge commercial and educational zone in a highly sustainable location.  Re-profiling of dated and poor quality industrial and commercial buildings to provide a modern and fit for purpose business zone, building upon Keighley’s status as a hub for manufacturing.

Potential interventions could include the following: 

• New high quality business development – redevelopment of Victorian mills and low quality industrial uses on Dalton lane, linking to Keighley College.
• Reprofiling low quality industrial uses – to provide modern, high quality B2 and B8 units which are fit for purpose.
• Improving public realm – creating an attractive environment for pedestrians and cyclists to improve connections to the train station and 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.