The application is in relation to the site of the former Lockwood Farm in Bierley. The developer said it aims to provide much-needed new homes and bring lasting benefits to the local community. "We are especially concerned that the developer is trying to open a new access to Boy Lane from Shetcliffe Lane. "It was seeing how broken the planning system had become that made me stand for election in the first place, and this planning application is a perfect example of that. What did the council have to sayA Bradford Council spokesperson said: “We understand the strength of local feeling regarding this planning application.