Comment

Representation ID: 25249

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Bradford Chamber of Commerce

Policy EC1’s approach does not reflect that of Policy SP2.

Agree with the general premise of Policy EC1, but concerned that approach is not ambitious enough, given previous poor performance in delivering quality employment land in the right locations. Has meant businesses relocating/locating elsewhere. New plan should seek to provide significantly more employment land to attract business back to the District.

Should reconsider the Richard Dunn Centre site as an employment allocation due to its proximity to the M606 and wider road network.

Bradford has under-performed economically compared to neighbouring areas and reflected in its approach to employment land provision. Decline will not stop without a more ambitious approach. To secure sustainable development and reduce climate change impacts, it is important that sufficient jobs are provided. It will be difficult for Bradford to compete with neighbouring areas unless it allocates more new sites in the right locations.