5RISE, a proposed landmark mixed use development comprising of quality one and two bedroom apartments for young professionals and first time buyers, complimented by the convenience of a modern shopping centre and library facility.

Developer 4Urban has submitted a multi million pound application to transform Bingley’s tired Myrtle Walk Shopping Centre and library into a bold, modern retail and residential scheme, aptly named “5RISE” after the renowned, local five rise locks.

Bingley, located in the picturesque Aire Valley is a highly sought after residential location - being 5 miles from Bradford, in easy commuting distance of Leeds and with excellent transport links, it has a steadily increasing population. Bingley also has the advantage of its closeness to the Yorkshire Dales and Ilkley Moor and its infrastructure has enabled it to prosper.

4Urban propose to build 86 quality, sensibly priced, new apartments mostly one bedroom, tailored specifically to young professionals and first time buyers.

The 5RISE retail element will provide a much enhanced shopping experience, including a quality food retailer. This is ideal for residents who will benefit from the close proximity of these plus an improved library facility. The town benefits from a good choice of places to eat, bars, an arts centre and its own theatre which are all in walking distance.

“We believe 5RISE will fill a gap in the housing market in the area and provide a much needed quality retail offer. The close proximity to Leeds, Bradford, the Dales and its excellent transport links, has made Bingley a much sought after residential destination,” said 4Urban’s, Richard Holmes.

Bradford Council's Executive Member for Regeneration, Coun Andrew Mallinson, said:

"I look forward to seeing this application going before the planning panel and hopefully it will see the next phase of regenerating in Bingley town centre coming to fruition.”

"It is a bold design that will set Bingley apart from other towns, create residential opportunities, a modern retail experience and provide a new library.

"All of these facilities have been needed for some time now and the developer has captured these ideas and now wants to deliver them."

Andy Taylor, Regeneration Manager for the Airedale Partnership said,

“The Airedale Partnership is excited to see the plans for the regeneration of the Myrtle Walk shopping centre in Bingley; the proposed ‘5RISE’ development will see the long awaited improvements to the town’s retail offer and be another important step in the delivery of the master plan for Airedale”

Planning permission granted, work would be due to start on site in Spring 2008 with an approximate eighteen month construction period.

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