Object

Representation ID: 11413

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Mr & Mrs David Lloyd Wallbank

Number of people: 2

Site IL/012B Skipton Road
•Reasons for rejection include habitat/ecological impact but there are no ecological features on the site. The direct impact on ecology is minimal and at worst very low.
•Indirect impact on adjacent woodland in unlikely. Measure can be put in place to protect trees.
•Proposed that the wood be protected and handed to a Trust.
•Woodland to be extended as part of site to provide a continuous Green Infrastructure link. Overall impact on habitat will be positive/neutral.
•Green Belt impact – Addingham is over 2km away and not visible. New/reinforced woodland will provide a future defensible boundary and a permanent Green Infrastructure corridor.
•Landscape impact – views are from a distance, with Briery Wood and reinforced woodland softening views from the west. New tree planting along the main road and within the site will soften views from the other side of the valley.