Street food 'oasis' could be built near Thornton Road

Ambitious plans to turn a triangular patch of land at the junction of Thornton Road and Listerhills Road into a new food venue have been submitted to Bradford Council.

Dubbed TriYard, the proposals would include six street food vendors, seating and planting around the site.

It has been put forward by Mi7 Projects Ltd, the company behind a recent planning application to build flats on empty land near the Listerhills triangle.

An artist's impression of the planned food court (Image: Mi7 Developments)

The application says the space would also host regular food festivals and outdoor events, and the stalls would be a mix of cuisines from around the world.

Last year Bradford Council granted temporary planning permission for a street food business based in a “renovated vintage vehicle” to be based on the triangular plot of land.

A condition of that approval was that the site would need to be cleared within two years of the business being set up.

A cafe has since been built on the site.

A cafe has been built on the site off Listerhills Road (Image: T&A)

The planning application for the new street food venture says: “TriYard is designed to develop a viable use for the vacant site while expanding the food offerings in this prime location.

“Located within walking distance of the University Campus and the City Centre, TriYard celebrates Bradford’s rich diversity in street food culture.

“It offers a vibrant and eclectic experience where visitors can savour flavours from around the world in a single, lively location.

“This unique marketplace model provides local vendors with the opportunity to showcase their products in a landscaped green urban park setting.

An AI generated artist's impression of the food court (Image: Mi7)

“This vacant land is an ideal option for a green food street hub, accessible to a wider audience and serving the new generation of students who prefer walkable trips and dynamic, authentic healthy food offerings.

“The site will serve as a cultural meeting point to celebrate the rich and diverse food offerings in Bradford, supporting local vendors who are struggling to find a place within the newly reduced marketplace area.

“The triangular design of TriYard maximises space and encourages social interaction.

“Food stalls, seating, and pathways are arranged to create a natural flow from all three sides, blending industrial and modern aesthetics with greenery.

“Colorful murals, street art, and warm lighting contribute to a lively, inviting environment. TriYard features a curated selection of local street food vendors offering diverse global cuisines, from Asian teas to Middle Eastern healthy bites.

“The food and drink kiosks are arranged around landscaped walkways to create a sense of green oasis amidst a dense built area.”

A decision on the application is expected before the end of the year.