Plans for a 173-home housing development off Abb Scott Lane in Bradford have been recommended for approval despite more than 100 objections from local residents. The proposal includes 85 affordable homes and a mix of two- to four-bedroom properties.
The site currently consists of agricultural fields and a few farm buildings and is not designated as greenbelt. A greenbelt area lies immediately to the south. The land had previously been identified for housing in Bradford’s Local Plan, although the allocation has since expired.
Objections submitted cite potential traffic congestion, loss of green space, and concerns over the impact on Low Moor’s community identity. Some respondents suggested alternative uses, such as housing for older residents or recreational space for teenagers.
Bradford Council’s regulatory and appeals committee is scheduled to review the application on Thursday. Planning officers have highlighted the district’s housing shortfall and noted the development would contribute significantly to local housing supply.
If approved, Homes By Honey would be required to provide £500,000 towards improvements at the junction of Abb Scott Lane and Huddersfield Road to mitigate traffic impact.
