West Yorkshire draft Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework joint Development Plan Document Consultation
The five West Yorkshire Councils and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority are consulting on a draft Mass Transit Spatial Development Framework joint Development Plan Document from Thursday 29 January to 23:59 on Thursday 12 March 2026.
People across West Yorkshire are being asked for their views on how its proposed Mass Transit system would best support economic growth and development across the region. The plan will ensure there is a co-ordinated approach to land use, growth, regeneration and transport decisions across local boundaries, which will support the delivery of current and future phases of the Mass Transit programme.
Mass Transit has the potential to accelerate economic and housing growth, tackle congestion and unreliable journeys, and boost access to jobs and opportunities, while reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality.
The preferred approach is to focus new development around Mass Transit stops and hubs. This will support new homes, jobs and services within easy walking distance of Mass Transit. It will create a framework for coordinated investment focused where it brings the greatest benefit.
For more information and to view and comment on the consultation please go to http://yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/SDFReg18 or contact MassTransit@westyorks-ca.gov.uk or call 0113 245 7676 (Metroline - charged at the standard operator’s rate).
A copy of the consultation documents is available at the Customer Access point inWakefield One, Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2EB during normal opening hours. Copies can also be viewed online at the other libraries across the district with computers.