This draft joint Development Plan Document (DPD) has been prepared by the five West Yorkshire Local Planning Authorities. This was 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 current and future phases of West Yorkshire Mass Transit.
- 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.
Consultation
This is the first stage, known as 'Regulation 18'. In this, we seek views on the scope and content of the draft joint DPD.
We want to hear from:
- the public;
- businesses;
- community groups;
- charitable organisations;
- statutory bodies;
- and other stakeholders.
Documents
Please note: All the documents below can be viewed via the Your Voice portal.
- Draft West Yorkshire Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework Joint DPD Regulation 18 Main Report.
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)
More information
- Non-Technical Summary.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Where you can view printed copies of the above documents
Calderdale
At these libraries:
- Central: Square Road, Halifax. HX1 1QG.
- Akroyd: Akroyd Park, Bankfield, Boothtown Road, Halifax. HX3 6HG.
- Brighouse: Halifax Road, Brighouse. HD6 2AF.
- Elland: Coronation Street, Elland. HX5 0DF.
- Hebden Bridge: Cheetham Street, Hebden Bridge. HX7 8EP.
- King Cross: 151 Haugh Shaw Road, Halifax. HX1 3BG.
- Mixenden: Mixenden Road, Mixenden, Halifax. HX2 8PU.
- Northowram: Lydgate, Northowram, Halifax. HX3 7EJ.
- Rastrick: Crowtrees Lane, Rastrick, Brighouse. HD6 3NE.
- Sowerby Bridge: Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge. HX6 2QG.
- Todmorden: The Strand, Rochdale Road, Todmorden. OL14 7LB.
For library opening times and contact details, please see: Council locations.
To make a comment
When you can do this:
- Start date: Thursday 29th January.
- End date: Thursday 12th March at 23.59pm.
To submit a response
- Complete the online form:
- Email: masstransit@westyorks-ca.gov.uk.
- Post: Freepost WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (no stamp needed).
Note: Please read the privacy notice to find out how the your personal details will be used.
Contact
If you have a query, need to respond in a different way or want consultation materials in another format:
- Phone: 0113 245 7676 (Metroline - charged at the standard operator's rate).
- Email: masstransit@westyorks-ca.gov.uk.