Comment

Representation ID: 11074

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Simon Smithson

Re. the four proposed housing sites in Ilkley. No objection to IL4/H (Stockheld Road), an urban infill site, and IL2/H (Skipton Road East) formerly occupied by railway lines and effectively brownfield.

IL1/H Wheatley Grove and IL3/H Coutances Way are designated as green belt, preservation of which is of vital importance. Erosion of open land/green belt should be avoided. Once built on it is highly unlikely that it will be returned to its current status as a natural resource.

Essential that policy stops gradual erosion of natural resources and plans for greener future to help avert continuing overuse of natural resources and protects the natural environment.

Fully support new housing using technology and building techniques to create low impact housing. Brownfield sites, infill sites and redevelopment sites should be the only options available to create new homes.

Smaller scale housing schemes generally produce better quality housing than the large developments.