The Planning Committee is responsible for making recommendations on planning applications submitted to the Council by the Local Planning Authority, (Bradford MDC) the committee considers the applications and provides a consultee response on applications within Keighley.
The committee also has a watching brief on footpaths and public rights of way with regard to planning issues, but this does not include pavements on the highway.
Due to the number of planning applications submitted in Keighley. The Committee meetings are usually held fortnightly on a Tuesday evening at 6.00pm and meetings are held monthly.