Bradford Council has approved plans to convert a century-old building at the junction of Thornton Road and Grattan Road into an 80-seat restaurant. The property, located on the edge of the city centre within the Goitside Conservation Area, was previously occupied by a car valeting business.
The approved application allows for a full change of use, a new glazed frontage, additional side glazing, and two rear doors. The site’s proximity to central Bradford and public transport links was considered sufficient to offset the lack of dedicated parking.
Planning officers confirmed the venue would operate as a restaurant rather than a takeaway, meaning hot food takeaway planning policies did not apply. The development aims to bring renewed activity to an area that is currently seeing substantial regeneration.
Nearby, construction continues on a low-carbon energy centre and Starbucks drive-thru on Thornton Road, with additional plans for a second drive-thru and a data centre awaiting approval. A new church, Sunbridge Road Mission, is also being built close by, signalling ongoing commercial and community investment across the district.
