Character Area 5 – Innovation Zone

Development within the Innovation Zone will focus on promoting precision engineering, green industries and innovation on appropriate sites. The expansion of existing businesses will be prioritised to ensure that they can use their sites as efficiently as possible and remain within Shipley. 

The Development Framework also identifies a series of potential opportunity sites within this area which have capacity to accommodate additional businesses. This will ensure that any businesses which relocate from other opportunity sites within the town centre can be kept within the town, and on sites which are well suited to their needs. The Innovation Zone’s sustainable location, close to Shipley town centre, will help to attract businesses to this location and provide a positive environment for workers. 

Key development opportunities therefore in this area include:

• Promoting industry – Encouraging the retention and expansion of industrial uses on appropriate sites, including businesses engaged in the world-class engineering sector and other green technologies.
• Active travel – Ensuring that pedestrian and cycle interventions are integrated into the Innovation Zone.

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.