Your District in 2026

Bradford Local Development Framework

Core Strategy Issues & Options Further Consultation

Bradford District has a growing population; this is anticipated to grow by 109,700 to 594,300 by 2029. The Council and its partners need to plan for this growth in terms of providing homes, jobs, healthcare, education, shops and open spaces to cater for the needs of this growing population.

Bradford Council is currently producing a new strategic planning document, called a Core Strategy that will form part of its Local Development Framework. This crucial document will influence the scale and location of development to be provided for housing, employment, leisure and retail across the district for the next 10 – 20 years.

If you have an interest in shaping the future planning of the district, you are invited to attend one of the following “Special Neighbourhood Forums” to discuss the issues and give us your views:

 To book a place on one of these sessions, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and give your name, an organisation you may be representing, a contact telephone number and any special requirements you may have (including dietary); and remember to state which event you would like to attend.

You can also call the LDF Group on 01274 432499.

Further details of the conference and a map will be sent to you with your booking confirmation. 

If you would like to view the Core Strategy documents – the Spatial Vision and Strategy, the Initial Sustainability Appraisal, and the Settlement Study; please visit www.bradford.gov.uk/ldf click this link. Hard copies can be requested by telephoning 01274 432499.

Comforting news. The police and Trading Standards recently conducted a test purchasing operation for the under age sale of alcohol at all off licenses in the area. In all cases staff asked to see proof of age identification and subsequently all sales were refused.

The test purchasers were 2x 15yr old males.