Britain's biggest conservation watchdog will take no further action on plans that will see a listed building of national importance left stranded on a roundabout.

English Heritage officially objected to a planning application for a £100 million business park on the site of West Bowling golf club because of its concern over the 17th century hall.

The objection could have led to a public inquiry into the scheme which could create 8,000 jobs and include business units, 47 houses and a major non-food shop.

But today a spokesman for Bradford Council's planning department said: "English Heritage is concerned but is not going to ask for Government intervention."

Planning officers will now recommend members of Bradford area planning panel to vote in favour of the application by Landmark Development Projects when they consider it on Thursday, September 26.

They will advise a condition of support that the large store on the 100-acre site should only sell DIY and heavy goods.

The recommendation is being made because of objections from the developers of the planned city centre Broadway scheme and other retailers. They feel any other type of shop would damage the viability of the city centre and other established shopping centres.

At one point the developers faced the prospect of dismantling the old hall - now used as the clubhouse - and building it again elsewhere.

But Landmark has stuck to the initial proposals which will leave the hall isolated on a new roundabout at the entrance of the scheme and planners are making no alternative suggestions.

The hall's Grade II star-listed status makes it one of the finest buildings in the country. It was built in the late 17th century by the Richardson family, whose ancestral seat was Bierley Hall, and has views of the countryside beyond.

But Council planning officers say the hall's location off Rooley Lane is the only suitable access to the new development.

The planning application will have to be referred to the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions for a final decision because the land is designated for business, not retail use.

But planning officers say the panel should tell the department it wants permission to be granted.

No comment was available from Landmark.