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

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 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 are we consulting on?

This first stage of the consultation - known as ‘Regulation 18’ - is to seek views on the scope and content of the draft joint Development Plan Document from the public, businesses, community groups, charitable organisations, statutory bodies and other stakeholders.

The Regulation 18 consultation will run from Thursday 29 January until 23.59 on Thursday 12 March 2026.

How can I comment?

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).

Once you have reviewed the consultation materials online, or at one of the locations across West Yorkshire listed below, please submit your response by completing the survey:

Consultation responses can also be submitted:

• By email - MassTransit@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
• By post - Freepost WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (no stamp needed)

If you have any questions, need to respond in a different way, or require consultation materials in another format, please contact us using the details above, or by phoning us on 0113 245 7676 (Metroline - charged at the standard operator’s rate).

Bradford

• Bradford Council’s principal office - Britannia House, Hall Ings, Bradford, BD1 1HX
• Keighley Town Hall, Bow Street, Keighley, BD21 3PA,
• Bradford Local Studies Library, Margaret McMillan Tower (side entrance), Princes Way, Bradford, BD1 1NN
• City Library, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1SD
• Shipley Library, 2 Wellcroft, Shipley, BD18 2QH
• Bingley Library, Myrtle Walk, Bingley, BD16 1AW
• Keighley Library, North Street, Keighley, BD21 3SX
• Ilkley Library, Station Road, Ilkley, LS29 8AH

Please visit Bradford Council’s website for opening times and contact details.

Calderdale

• Central Library & Archives (Customer First Office) - Square Road, Halifax, HX1 1QG
• Akroyd Library - Akroyd Park, Bankfield, Boothtown Road, Halifax, HX3 6HG
• Brighouse Library (Customer First Office) - Halifax Road. Brighouse, HD6 2AF
• Elland Library - Coronation Street, Elland, HX5 0DF
• Hebden Bridge Library - Cheetham Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EP
• King Cross Library -151 Haugh Shaw Road, Halifax, HX1 3BG
• Mixenden Library - Mixenden Road, Mixenden, Halifax, HX2 8PU
• Northowram Library - Lydgate, Northowram, Halifax, HX3 7EJ
• Rastrick Library - Crowtrees Lane, Rastrick, Brighouse, HD6 3NE
• Sowerby Bridge Library - Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2QG
• Todmorden Library (Customer First Office) - The Strand, Rochdale Road, Todmorden, OL14 7LB

Please visit Calderdale Council’s website for opening times and contact details.

Kirklees

• Huddersfield Library - Civic Centre 3, High street, Huddersfield HD1 2EY
• Dewsbury Library - Dewsbury Retail Park, Railway Street, Dewsbury WF12 8EQ
• Batley Library - Batley Library, Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA

Please visit Kirklees Council’s website for opening times and contact details.

Leeds

• You will also be able to access consultation material at Libraries and Community Hubs
• The Council’s Main Office at Merrion House, 110 Merrion Way, Leeds, LS2 8BB.

Please visit Leeds City Council’s website for opening times and contact details.

Wakefield

• Customer Access Point - Wakefield One, Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DA

Please visit Wakefield Council’s website for opening times and contact details.