Comment

Representation ID: 12907

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Margaret Scott

•Prefer that houses are only built on green belt when all other sites have been built on.
•Some towns/cities have old mills which could be converted/former industrial sites which could be developed. However, I recognise that houses will be built on green belt whatever views people have on the matter.
•Average house prices in Ilkley are well above the West Yorkshire average. Concerned that the houses will only be affordable to the wealthy. New houses should be social/affordable houses, and if sold on, the price should be kept low to enable others to benefit. There's no point in building affordable homes if they are later sold at inflated prices. Consider building affordable houses as a priority.
•All homes should be built to the highest environmentally friendly standards, i.e. photovoltaic panels installed, large double glazed windows to make the best use of natural light, high standards of insulation, collection of grey water for toilets. The size of rooms should be considered; many new homes are too small and do not have adequate storage space.
•Accessibility should be considered, i.e. no outside steps. See the small development next to the Manor House Museum.
•Adequate areas for play/recreation, safe cycle paths, interconnected streets should be provided, not endless cul-de-sacs. Adequate services are needed and an upgrading of the sewerage system so untreated sewerage does not end up in the river.