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Representation ID: 11406

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Robert Felstead

HRA does not conclusively state that it is South Pennine Moors, rather than the North Pennine Moors, that will suffer from the impact of development at Burley In Wharfedale. It merely states a ‘likelihood.’ nor does it exclude the possibility of functional links to the North Pennine Moors (AONB), but it does conclude that “the requirements of policy SP11 continue to be relevant.”

No mention/consideration of a functional link between Burley in Wharfedale and the AONB, despite its proximity. Needs to be included and incorporated into the Plan along with the impact on the SPA/SAC. There are many river crossings along the River Wharfe which link to the AONB (SSSI). This is particularly true at Burley, where a river crossing is regularly used by visitors and residents to reach the AONB for recreational purposes.

Menston is roughly equidistant from the AONB and SPA/SAC, so similar considerations will apply.