THE producers of a major new BBC production have formally applied to build a temporary replica of the Bronte Parsonage on Penistone Hill.

Plans for the structure have now been submitted to Bradford Council.

The set will also include replicas of properties surrounding the parsonage, including the graveyard and the Old School Room.

If permission is granted the set will be used for the filming of a drama called To Walk Invisible, a project directed by award-winning screen writer Sally Wainwright which will explore the lives of the Bronte family.

A statement accompanying the planning application says the production has been making use of Penistone Hill's upper car park since March 11 and will continue to be based there until June 17.

The car park will be closed to the public until after June 17, though there will still be access to Haworth West End Cricket Club.

The applicant adds: "Signage will be erected informing the public of the set build and security will be on site 24/7. Two portable cabins will [also] be in place."