Work is expected to steam ahead in October on a £3 million centre in "forgotten" Horton Grange.

The officials from Grange Interlink Community Assoc-iation will select tenders for a major extension to their existing centre in Summerville Road.

Bradford area planning panel gave full permission for the scheme, in spite of a call for deferment to have further discussions on the siting of the car park.

About 50 residents were at the meeting in City Hall because of their concern about the car park and its proximity to homes.

But Council officer Mick Parr said a revised layout put it further away from the properties.

The extension is being funded through awards from Europe, Sport England and the Government New Opportunities Fund.

Ward councillor Rangzeb (Lab) said people were still unhappy about the car park and there should be further talks.

He added there was a strong case for an objection and the application should be withdrawn for further talks.

But agent for the centre Dean Woodward said: "It is the largest community regeneration scheme this year and Horton Grange is a forgotten area."

He said an open day last year had been attended by 800 people who had been given full information. He said there were problems in the area, which would be made safer through the car park and its security measures, including close circuit television.

But Coun Paul Flowers (Lab, Great Horton) said it was important to get it right for residents who would spend their lives besides it.

Centre manager Imran Khan said: "It is an absolute farce. We have talked to the residents for a very long time and this scheme has brought £3 million into this area."

Officers pointed out that outline planning permission has already been given for the scheme and yesterday's application was simply for the approval of reserved matters like the material to be used in the building.

After the meeting, Mr Khan said they hoped to start work in October and the building would take about nine months to complete. He said it would give a range of community facilities including sports facilities, healthy living and other community projects.