Support

Representation ID: 25178

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber supports the aim of directing a large proportion of development to the City of Bradford including Shipley/Canal Rd corridor. It is imperative that if the District is to meet its economic growth ambitions, the balance within the city centre of new homes to employment opportunities should be more balanced.

It is important that the role of the Principal Towns in providing employment opportunities in different sectors is recognised and some new employment land provided to support the retention of jobs in these key areas. A failure to do so will impact upon the ability of these sustainable locations to retain employers, particularly where there is strong pressure for housing development. Any site allocations (i.e. employment, housing, open space, etc) need to be considered in a methodical and consistent approach across the District.