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Representation ID: 13991

Received: 18/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Richard Hurdman

1. No evidence hat there are “exceptional circumstances” to remove Green Belt
2. The proposal is not “sound” as there are many alternative (non-Green Belt) sites suitable for development in Bingley which are not taken into consideration to meet housing targets.
3. Impact on local highway network and safety- additional traffic on a lane with poor visibility, no pavements and limited width and considerable risks to pedestrians and motorists. Impact of additional traffic on on Heights Lane.
4. The proposed development will not meet the environmental objective of protecting or enhancing the environment including valued landscapes.
5. Increase in pollution and pluvial flooding. Development close to Prince of Wales Park impact on local environment and wildlife
6. he West Yorkshire Combined Authority Review. likely to result in further non-Green Belt land becoming available. There is no need to remove the fields from the Green Belt to meet house building targets.