Character Area 5: Worth Valley Manufacturing Zone

Relocation of poor quality and underused commercial uses in this area, to the Business Development Areas within Keighley.  This will create an opportunity for a new sustainable and high-quality residential area to the south of the town centre. 

Potential interventions could include the following: 

• Consolidation of Commercial Uses – existing low quality and underused commercial uses to be consolidated and relocated, where appropriate, to the Business Development Zones within Keighley.  In the short to medium term there is the opportunity to retain some manufacturing/ industrial space in this area. 
• New Sustainable Residential Development – creation of new high-quality, sustainable housing to the south of the town centre, making the most of the Riverside location.
• Improving the Built Environment to create an attractive environment for residential living, and to encourage walking and cycling.
• Improving Access to the River Worth – continuation of riverside links from proposed River Worth Linear Park to the north.

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.