Plans approved for pioneering residential development

A landmark Yorkshire regeneration project is set to breathe new life into a former industrial site after securing planning approval.

Yorkshire Water and sister company Keyland Developments have received consent from Bradford Council for Esholt, a 180-acre development that will repurpose redundant land surrounding the Esholt wastewater treatment works.

The development will combine up to 100,000sq metres of sustainable commercial space with 150 energy-efficient homes, alongside new green spaces, walking and cycling routes and community facilities.

Designed to maximise the reuse of heat, power and water generated by the treatment works, the commercial element will target businesses in sectors including biotechnology, while the residential development will offer a mix of homes ranging from one-bedroom maisonettes to five-bedroom detached properties.

An artist’s impression of the types of homes that will be built as part of the Esholt scheme

The nationally recognised masterplan, which features in the RIBA Plan for Use Guide, will now move into its next phase, with Keyland seeking a development partner for the commercial scheme and a purchaser to deliver the residential element in line with Esholt's sustainability ambitions.

Luke Axe, land and planning director at Keyland, said: “To have full planning consent for Esholt enables us to move to the next phase of the delivery process, which is to seek like-minded partners to bring the development to life. 

“We have an incredible opportunity to create one of the UK’s most impressive and aspirational mixed-use communities and are looking forward to engaging with agents to activate the process.”

The project team includes architects Tate & Co and natural environment and sustainability consultants 3 ADAPT.

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