The St Cuthbert statue was taken from St Mary's church in the village of Oxenhope more than a week ago.
The historical Wadsworth Mill in Keighley could be knocked down to make for 22 new houses.
The 65-year-old man died in hospital on Tuesday after the crash in Oxenhope, West Yorkshire.
A 65-year-old motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in the crash on Hebden Bridge Road.
Bradford Council says plans for the outlet in Oxenhope go against its policy on takeaways.
The bridge, on a walking route near Oxenhope, replaces one that was falling apart.
An application says that the good the business will do would outweigh any concerns.
The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway says the heritage award is a nice "accolade to have".
The audience will arrive on the stage by train and a steam engine will take part in the production.
