West Yorkshire Mass Transit: Spatial Development Framework Joint Development Plan Document - Regulation 18 Consultation Survey

The West Yorkshire Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework is a joint Development Plan Document that aims to make sure new homes, business spaces, services and public spaces are built in the right places, in the right way, to maximise the benefits from Mass Transit.

The draft joint Development Plan Document has been prepared collectively by the five West Yorkshire Local Planning Authorities through a Joint Committee, supported by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (the Combined Authority).

It will provide a West Yorkshire wide strategic spatial framework to support the delivery of all phases of West Yorkshire Mass Transit, and to ensure a coordinated approach to land use, growth, regeneration and transport decisions across Local Planning Authority boundaries.

Once adopted by the five West Yorkshire Local Planning Authorities, it will form part of their statutory development plans and will carry the same weight in planning decision making as Local Plans.

What is included in this consultation?

This consultation includes the ‘Draft West Yorkshire Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework Joint Development Plan Document (DPD) Regulation 18 Main Report’ and the following supporting documents.

• Habitat Regulation Assessment (HRA) Screening Report

• Equalities Impact Assessment (EqIA)

• Sustainability Appraisal (SA) Compatibility Assessment

• Sustainability Appraisal (SA) Scoping Report (issued for statutory consultation in December 2025)

For further information we have also provided a Non-Technical Summary and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).