BA5/H - Meadowside Road/West of Baildon Cof E Primary School

Object

Representation ID: 101

Received: 12/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs V Butt

I am totally shocked that they are planning on ruining this lovely area with 40 houses. This land on meadowside is so open and any building here will hugely effect the surrounding green belt. It will impact the landscape, beauty and wildlife in the area.
Please consider all of these implications. There must be better sites. How will the local school and infrastructure cope with all these extra people/houses?

Object

Representation ID: 326

Received: 19/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Donald Johnson

The proposed site not only impacts on the rural land and public location of Tong Park but will have dangerous activities involving commercial vehicles and plant in terms of accessing the area and working on a hilly area.
Additionally access to the site will be limited from Langley Lane and will be detrimental to children at the school and their parents/careers in dropping them off and collecting them.

Object

Representation ID: 361

Received: 21/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jennifer Stephenson

This area is a haven for Wildlife. In the area immediately around this land the following animals have been spotted over the last year.
Little Owls, Barn Owl, Deer, Fox, Newts, Frogs, Toads, Heron, Cormorant, Red Kites, Buzzards, Kestrels and an Otter (deceased). I feel the development will have a detrimental effect on these animals.
Also the increase in traffic would negatively impact on children walking to School making it more unsafe and increasing pollution.

Object

Representation ID: 362

Received: 21/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Katie Sargent

Will be a travisty to nature and wildlife.

No regular bus service.

Adding to already busy commuting in area.

No more houses should be built in Baildon

Object

Representation ID: 412

Received: 24/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Susan Hardaker

My husband and I strongly object to the proposed development of this site. Being on Green Belt land, it should be protected as a safeguard of our valuable natural resources. Building here would only add to the regrettable sprawl in Baildon and would have little economic benefit, while forever taking away what is now open space, leading to further unwanted development. Moreover, 40 houses could mean a potential 80 cars added to the traffic on Langley Lane which already experiences major issues due to the primary school. We need to protect the character of our community not destroy it.

Object

Representation ID: 420

Received: 24/02/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Steer

Development will inevitably impact on wildlife in the Tong Park greenbelt. This includes animals such as deer (family of four regularly seen in the area), squirrels, swans, ducks, frogs, bats, woodpeckers & small birds.

Sets precedent that building on the greenbelt is acceptable, contrary to conservation efforts and environmental concerns around wildlife habitat loss and air quality.

Additional traffic on Langley Lane with resultant congestion, noise and air pollution. Already chaotic during the school run with only one access route out of the estate.

Limited facilities means extra car usage; only a small shop serving the immediate area.

Object

Representation ID: 438

Received: 24/02/2021

Respondent: Mrs Natasha Young

This is in an area known for its wild life and the traffic is already terrible on the adjoining estate.

Object

Representation ID: 630

Received: 02/03/2021

Respondent: Baildon Walkers are Welcome Group

Baildon Walkers are Welcome objects most strongly to this proposed housing development as it would have an extremely serious negative impact on one of the most valued local areas for walking, leisure, and wildlife in Baildon (the Gill Beck Valley). The Covid pandemic has re-emphasised the importance of being able to walk and access countryside for both mental and physical health. The adjacent Right of Way is a delightful, & historic track from Baildon to townships in the Wharfe valley, and is a corridor for important wildlife. Several of the walking routes we have published use this RoW. Existing nearby housing developments do not negatively impact on the views from the valley bottom or the farside of the valley, but new housing on this field would, as well as damaging a wildlife haven. This is highly valued piece of Green Belt and should not be encroached on by housing.

Object

Representation ID: 701

Received: 03/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Helen Noon

Access - Meadowside Road is a cul de sac leading off a cul de sac. 40 new homes significantly increases the traffic into and out of Langley Lane which at school pick up and drop off times is heavily congested. The extra traffic will also impact on the traffic exiting Roundwood Road onto Otley Road which again at peak times turning right can be a thankless task.
Impact on right of way - the footpath running alongside the site is an ancient right of way and heavily used by families and walkers visiting Tong Park, Spring Woods and beyond.

Object

Representation ID: 770

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sue Bell

This would ruin a beautiful green natural area close to a primary school. It would create more traffic, noise and pollution on roads that are already very very busy with school and residents traffic. The schools, doctors and dentists etc. in the local area are already over capacity. It would not bring any benefit. If this land is built on it would open up opportunity to build on the rest of the fields leaving no green space at all.

Object

Representation ID: 779

Received: 05/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Helen Oxtoby

Plot BA/022 - called Meadowside Road on Council housing plans for Baildon*
This potential development for 56 houses in designated green belt will drastically spoil the landscape not only for local resdents but for the many people who walk in this area and enjoy the stunning scenery.
It will also severely impact on local traffic, schools and amenities as well as affecting the natural habitat of the area.

Object

Representation ID: 802

Received: 06/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Ian Moore

This field leads into the beautiful valley in which Tong Park pond and cricket ground nestle. It has a natural habitat that is rich in flora and fauna and supports an abundance of wildlife. The footpaths that border it are extremely popular with walkers and nature lovers and it would be a tragedy to lose it for the sake of just 40 dwellings while other less environmentally damaging options exit. The ground slopes away very steeply from Meadowside Road and may prove difficult to develop with boggy areas and difficult and steep access particularly during winter months. The access is from Langley Lane which is already a very busy cul-de-sac particularly during school drop off and pick up times when queues of traffic, often several hundred meters long backup while cars try to squeeze between parked vehicles. Sadly this development will only add to the air pollution around the school.

Object

Representation ID: 805

Received: 06/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Debra Gomersall

This is an extremely popular site for walkers highlighted moreso in the recent pandemic, to build on it would have a detrimental effect on local residents health and wellbeing as they are able to stay local and be in the countryside. The array of wildlife- birds, deer, ducks/swans etc, trees, wild flowers will be at risk if these plans go ahead. I have lived here many years and not only do I see generations of families enjoying the natural environment but also the local schools take advantage of it. As I understand it Bradford Council want to preserve such places for the benefit of it's population so why would they consider building yet more houses.
In addition I am sure you are aware of the dreadful traffic congestion around this area now, more houses will make it even more dangerous for the public. Please be sensible and STOP.

Object

Representation ID: 826

Received: 06/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Paula Taylor

This is a greenbelt site with a mass of wildlife species living there...bats, swallows, butterflies, woodpeckers & small birds to name but a few. There is also a wildflower meadow and ancient trees.

Object

Representation ID: 851

Received: 06/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Paul Wheatley

The proposed development will destroy part of the Gill Beck Valley - one of the few remaining local areas of genuine biodiversity. In the middle of the climate crisis and with evidence that points to shocking declines in invertebrates that indicate a complete break down of the ecosystem, now is not the time to build houses on a wildflower meadow (picture here https://twitter.com/GillBeckValley/status/1368233584071499777?s=20). Vast swathes of the countryside are ecological deserts due to intensive farming, which I would suggest would make a better target for a housing estate. The UK has lost 97% of it's wildflower meadows since the 1930s. Building on one, makes no sense. In January 2019 Bradford Council passed a motion to "declare a climate emergency and commit to a green economy". If that's really the case, and this motion wasn't just a piece of cynical greenwashing, this planning decision should not proceed.

Object

Representation ID: 856

Received: 06/03/2021

Respondent: Mr jeremy taylor

The area in question cuts into the general Tong Park area of great wildlife interest and scenic value. Any development here would be highly visible from the valley and ruin one of the last unspoilt corners of the whole district.

Object

Representation ID: 869

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: Mr PHILIP ROBINSON

This will severely impact on local traffic, particularly on Langley Lane during school run times. Traffic is parked both sides of the road already with drop offs and so traffic is reduced to single lane. There are already too many cars on these roads and so more cars will only make matters worse. Not to mention more emissions next to the local primary school and increasing the risk of accidents where young children will be very present.
Also, it will spoil the local area in terms of natural beauty. There are a lot of walkers around this area, enjoying the scenery. There are also natural habitats which will be destroyed too.
Please don't allow this to spoiled indefinitely with an irresponsible decision.

Object

Representation ID: 874

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Francis Turton

Green belts were created for a reason. This is a popular and very attractive open space in a heavily populated area that badly needs all such spaces. Building on this land would have a big impact on local wildlife, would spoil the whole atmosphere of Tong Park, and throttle local roads with traffic. In my opinion, any proposal to build on green belt land should be dismissed out of hand. If new buildings are needed (and some would question whether they are), space should be sought on brownfield sites instead.

Object

Representation ID: 902

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: Dr James Nelson

I object strongly to this development in an existing Green Belt zone and potential impact on the Green Belt which also includes trees with TPO orders. The site is an area of meadow and a huge percentage of meadows have been lost nationally. It would impact significantly on the aesthetics and openness of the countryside of the GillBeck valley which is a valued area of natural beauty enjoyed by many for walking, and general recreation. Bradford Council has stated aims to prioritise biodiversity, environmental stewardship and promote health and well being and this development would impinge on all of these. In additional building 40 house on this site would add considerably to the traffic on Langley Lane and impact on the local adjacent school (incidentally already over prescribed). A sprawl of 40 house would undoubtedly irrevocably spoil this area of Baildon which has over the years had considerable residential development.

Object

Representation ID: 907

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs ANTHEA PETTS

This land is part of a peaceful, tranquil greenfield area which is regularly used by many walkers and cyclists for their mental health and wellbeing. It is grazing land that provides biodiversity and supports a variety of wildlife both flora and fauna.
The proposed development is for 40 houses. Baildon has a high car ownership, above average. This is going to put at least 80 additional cars onto a highly congested road that cannot accommodate the existing vehicles as well as school traffic.
Baildon is now saturated, all the schools are full, the doctors and dentists are full.
Continued building on greenfield sites has the potential to increase the amount of rainwater that goes into the system which in turn increases the flood risk as this water can no longer be absorbed naturally.

Object

Representation ID: 921

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Alan Oates

The green belt site is of particular interest overlooking Tong Park mill dam & valley. The site is close to public rights of way used constantly especially in the lockdown period by walkers, joggers, cyclists, Horse riders, dog walkers and nature lovers. The site is rife with wildlife such as Deer, squirrels, rabbits, and a vast bird population , Pheasants, Blackbirds, Thrush, Robins, Sparrows, Bluetits, Wrens, Owls, Sparrow hawk, Red Kite and Bats.

The area is gridlocked at School times with traffic so another potential 40 -80 cars would be unbearable

Object

Representation ID: 928

Received: 07/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Sarah Arato

The pressure on the infrastructure is unsustainable. The area is already congested due to amounts of traffic during school time.

In addition, the potential loss of wildlife and open space will hugely impact the area.

There are many other areas within the Baildon area which could be used for this purpose which would have considerably less impact on the environment.

Object

Representation ID: 932

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Ms Heather Thomas

BDC claims to want to prioritise biodiversity and environmental stewardship, however this is a significant site for wildlife. The boundary of the site is woodland home of owls, which need protecting. The valley has many wildflowers which rely on specific conditions including drainage. Interfering with this sloping site WILL affect the natural drainage and we risk losing those flowers and associated wildlife which depend on this habitat. This area has been a peaceful recreational space for many during lockdown, any encroachment into the valley will impact that peace and sense of open space which is used for walking and cycling and is helpful for mental as well as physical health. Impacting the ancient woodland, owls, deer, stoats, wild birds (inc treecreepers),water birds, frogs, toads, wildflower meadow etc is not worth the development of housing on this site. There are other Baildon sites which would not have such detrimental environmental impact.

Object

Representation ID: 936

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Martin Rhodes

BDMC claims to support environmental responsibility and biodiversity yet wants to rip up the habitat of many small animals and insects [including bees, rapidly becoming endangered, but vital to us], which are food for many species of bird. They will nest where food is plentiful, ensuring continuation.
You claim the presence of a nearby primary school as a benefit to the proposal, but places there are already at a premium. The same applies to doctors and nursery schools in Baildon. As for dentists.......
Another 40 houses off Langley Lane could bring 60 or more cars into what is really 1 large cul-de-sac down to Roundwood Road. The situation is already chaotic for two lengthy periods of the school day .I object to the proposal for thre reasons stated above.

Object

Representation ID: 957

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Jane Appleby

If this house building is allowed to go ahead it will destroy much of our wildlife and ancient woodland, it is an area of unspoilt beauty.
Langley Lane cannot cope with any further traffic at school time plus the school is full to capacity
The landscape will be spoilt for local residents and many other people who walk this area

Object

Representation ID: 961

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs PAM READ

I object to the planned development at Tong Park Meadows.
Climate change is the biggest threat we face and areas of wildflower meadows are crucial to support biodiversity. Our decimated town centres need to be redeveloped to provide new homes. People need green spaces for their health and well being. This area is used by thousands and it would be criminal to destroy it.

Object

Representation ID: 994

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Clive Melleney

1) The site is within the Green Belt
2) No direct access to the road network - potential access points are Meadowside Road and/or Bartle Gill Drive
3) Both the above mentioned roads would connect into Langley Lane above the school entrance. This is already highly congested at school start and end times and would add to the flow of traffic past the school. This development is likely to add (an estimated) 40 - 80 vehicles to this congestion.
4) The site would encroach within a few tens of metres of the Local Wildlife Site just to the north of the proposed development
In summary this development fails to make Bradford "a greener place to live" in that it adds to the urban extent (urban sprawl), and is neither a brownfield site nor an example of regeneration - two principles on which the Local Plan is supposedly based.

Object

Representation ID: 995

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Malcolm Robinson

Meadowside development goes against the Council stated policy of conservation of critical wildlife habitats.
Access to site already difficult due to primary school and Langley Lane road insufficient.
Planned development encroaches on conserved area.

Object

Representation ID: 997

Received: 08/03/2021

Respondent: Ruth Anderson

Proposed building on plot BAS/H off Meadowside. The Gillbeck Valley is a species rich wildlife area within the Green Belt where the barn owls, little owls, deer and foxes should be protected. I suggest plot BA/015, which also over looks the Gillbeck Valley, would have less impact of the wildlife of this valuable area.

Object

Representation ID: 1002

Received: 09/03/2021

Respondent: Mr John Whitaker

This is a very popular walking area which would be spoiled by more housing. Baildon is already overdeveloped with rather poor access roads. We could do without the extra traffic.
I think the current green belt should be preserved.