Comment

Representation ID: 12973

Received: 21/03/2021

Respondent: Stephen Smith

Seems to be four proposals for housing in Ilkley. Difficult to comment on each plan and address collective issues raised by 314 proposed new dwellings.

1. Plans do not indicate price bands of the proposed properties. Looks like more properties in the price bands already available in Ilkley, which needs more starter homes (costing less than £250,000 or ideally less than £200,000).

2. Plans take up land that might be required for school expansion. How many more will need to register with the struggling GP network. Cannot find documentation on the plans for increased infrastructure capacity.

3. Ben Rhydding sites on drainage route off the Moor. What is the plan for dealing with flooding risk? Coutances Way site prone to standing water.

4. Have local issue with sewerage discharge into the river during peaks. What is the plan to increase capacity for sewerage treatment with the increased number of sources?