Bradford City Council has given full consent for Yorkshire Water’s flagship Esholt scheme, which will see a mixed-use development around the operational wastewater treatment works, located near Bradford, Construction Enquirer reports. 

The scheme, which was formed by Yorkshire Water’s strategic land business Keyland Developments, is one of the most ambitious economy developments in the UK. 

The scheme will enable the supply of renewable heat, power and recycled water to homes and businesses. 

Now that planning approval has been gained, Keyland is eyeing a development partner for the commercial element while looking for a house builder to deliver the residential phase.

Land and planning director Luke Axe 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.”

The masterplan was designed by Tate & Co together with sustainability consultant 3ADAPT. The project has been recognised by RIBA as exemplary for sustainability in design.