Object

Representation ID: 10996

Received: 21/05/2021

Respondent: JO Steel Consulting

2015 SHLAA reads: “OA/007 Sykes Lane - "sloping fields between Keighley urban edge and Oakworth. Important visual break between two settlements allowing open views out toward Haworth. Access Limited”.

Green Belt Assessment, purpose 4 states: “The site is connected to the historic core of the settlement along its northern boundary. The site plays a significant role in providing the rural setting for the settlement, helps to preserve the special character of the historic-core.

Impact on the views towards the historic centre of Haworth and the openness/visual amenity of Green Belt.

Visually prominent site.

Visual impact of significant engineering required to construct access to current highway standards.

Access difficulties, opposite an existing junction, engineering works could involve third party land.

Site in area which is always congested due to school/Coop.

Emergency access required.

Whole of site assessment is red flagged/having a major impact.

Other sites available which score more positively on Assessment.