In 1993 the Department of the Environment commissioned
the British Geological Survey in association with Entec UK
Ltd to undertake a three year study to develop techniques
for the synthesis and presentation of earth science information in a form which can be used readily and directly by planners and developers, and by those interested in conservation, and to provide a general introduction to the geological factors most relevant to planning and development in the City of Bradford Metropolitan District (CBMD.
The main objectives of the study were to:
collect and collate earth science information of relevance
to planners, developers, engineers and conservation
interests;
produce a set of thematic maps on applied geological
topics which will assist planning of land use,
development and conservation in the study area;
produce a summary map showing the main earth science
factors relevant to planning and development in the area;
provide two reports, one for non-specialists and the other
for those with specific technical knowledge in the fields
of geology, hydrogeology, engineering geology and
mineral resources.