Campaigners and residents have yet to be re-consulted on controversial plans for 170 homes in a village – almost five months after planning permission was conditionally granted.

As a condition for approval for the homes in Derry Hill, Menston , developer Barratt Homes has to complete a legally-binding Section 106 Agreement with Bradford Council and then consult with three groups who were against the scheme – Menston Action Group, Menston Community Association and Menston Parish Council.

The Section 106 Agreement (S106) can cover aspects of a proposed scheme, such as highways, recreational facilities, education, health and ‘affordable’ housing elements, to make it acceptable in planning terms.

But last night a spokesman for the developer confirmed a deal had not been struck with Bradford Council and no residents in the village had been spoken to since provisional permission was granted, although there were some consultations soon after the planning application was originally submitted in September 2010.

However, the developer says a deal should be struck shortly and it will then be “sensitive and compassionate” to the needs of people in Menston.

Dave Hudson, technical director for David Wilson Yorkshire West, which is part of the Barratt Homes group, said: “We remain in discussions with Bradford Council regarding the section 106 agreement for the proposed Derry Hill, Menston, development – which we hope to conclude shortly.

“Once agreed, this document will then be put out for comment by Menston Parish Council, Menston Community Association and the Menston Action Group. As always, we will be sensitive and compassionate to the needs of the community and will welcome any feedback and opinion when the consultation takes place.”

Barratt Homes was granted provisional permission for the Derry Hill development in February by Bradford Council’s Shipley area planning committee, despite a major campaign by opponents to the plan.

Developer Taylor Wimpey gained permission for 135 homes in Bingley Road, Menston, at the same February meeting, subject to a separate S106 deal with the Council.

They had to provide clarification to the Council relating to public sewers, the environment and an electricity sub-station.

Last night no one from the company was available to comment on the progress of the deal.

A spokesman for Bradford Council confirmed both applications are still classed as “decision pending” as neither S106 deal has been completed.

“The Shipley Area Planning Panel deferred and delegated the approval of both planning applications, subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement,” the spokesman said.