Object

Draft Bradford District Local Plan - Preferred Options (Regulation 18) February 2021

Representation ID: 29047

Received: 29/03/2021

Respondent: Historic England

Representation Summary:

Tourism makes an important contribution to the economy of the District. The Economic Strategy for Bradford District identifies tourism as one of the foundations for growth under the key opportunity area of Our Distinctive Offer, highlighting Brontë Country, Ilkley and the David Hockney Gallery as examples. The Strategic Objective for the economy should also include specific reference to the intention to realise the full potential which tourism can
make to the economy of the District.

Add the following additional Strategic Objective:
‘To maximise the contribution which cultural, arts and tourist assets, including the Districts rich built and archaeological heritage, can make to the economy of the area.’