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Representation ID: 13065

Received: 20/03/2021

Respondent: Sarah Brindle

Appear to be no exceptional circumstances or justification for removal green belt land.
The site is performing an important function as Green belt, conserving natural habitat and safeguarding the countryside..
There are brownfield sites in the Bingley area, removal of this green belt is not justified.
Release of green belt would not be sound.
Impact in wildlife - deer, fox, pheasant, deer and rabbit.
The unsuitability (narrowness, hilly and bends) of Heights Lane for any increased traffic, cyclists and walkers would have safety implications. There is no footpath or cycleway due to the narrowness of the road. Any development accessing from Heights Lane would add to the danger. The development should be refused on these grounds alone.
There are many alternative (brownfield) sites in the Bingley area for housing: nearer schools (just off the roundabout at Crossflatts opposite B&M), doctors (Kingsway Bingley) and on Bradford Road (old police station site).