A FORMER Lloyds Bank banking hall on Manchester Road could be converted into a retail development if new plans are approved.

The vacant unit - 770 Manchester Road, is the subject of a planning application that was submitted to Bradford Council shortly before Christmas.

The application, submitted by Javaid Bostan, is to sub divide the building to create three new shops - one 37 square metres, one 43 square metres and one 44.9 square metres.

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Each shop would also have storage space on the first floor area - which currently has planning use as an apartment.

The bank building is on one of the busiest routes into and out of the city centre.

A decision on the application is expected in February.