Mission statement:

 “The Ilkley Design Statement Group aims to raise awareness of the character and special qualities, buildings and setting of the Ilkley area; and to create planning guidelines which will, with the endorsement of the Planning Authority, be included in the Bradford Unitary Development Plan.”

 “The aim is not to stop development but to ensure that this takes place in a manner which protects the character and general attractiveness of the Ilkley area.”