BD20 PROJECT PREPARATION BRIEF
Defining one project across a large postcode district

Prepared by ATR Developments Limited. You can use this with your designer or builder.
These are preparation prompts, not a property survey or a permissions decision.

Project address: ______________________________
Proposed work: ________________________________
Intended use / occupation: ____________________

Silsden and Steeton, and places such as Cross Hills or Sutton-in-Craven, should not be treated as one planning jurisdiction simply because they share BD20. Confirm the full address and council first. For a rural conversion or extension, identify the existing building’s lawful use and the boundaries of the proposed work.

DECISIONS TO RESOLVE

1. Identify the building, not just the postal address
Mark which outbuildings, yard areas and access routes form part of the proposal. Establish what records exist for their use and earlier alterations before assuming that residential work can extend across the whole site.
[ ] Gather: A location plan, building schedule and available planning history.
Notes: ________________________________________

2. Assess access beyond the entrance gate
For a site reached through a lane or shared yard, record restrictions along the complete route. Include turning and unloading space, not only the width of the final gate.
[ ] Gather: Route photographs and details of any shared access arrangements.
Notes: ________________________________________

ADDRESS CHECKS
[ ] Confirm the authority using the full address: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
[ ] Establish applicable permissions with the relevant authority and advisers.

PRIMARY RESOURCES

Local maps & character documents
Selected links from the council’s directory. Use the named area and boundary to check relevance to your property; these documents do not apply to the whole postcode.
Silsden: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/environment/conservation-areas/silsden-conservation-area/
Steeton: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/environment/conservation-areas/steeton-conservation-area/

Bradford Council
Use the property record and the mapped conservation area, rather than assuming the whole postcode has one designation.
Planning history: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-applications/view-planning-applications/
Conservation maps & assessments: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/environment/conservation-areas/list-of-conservation-areas/

North Yorkshire Council
Choose the correct area and site in the council service; do not infer the planning authority from the postcode prefix.
Planning history by area: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/planning-and-conservation/view-and-comment-planning-applications/view-and-comment-planning-applications-your-area
Heritage & conservation: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/planning-and-conservation/heritage-conservation-areas-and-listed-buildings

Resource review: 2026-10-16
No project cost, permission or availability is confirmed by this checklist.