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Representation ID: 1423

Received: 13/03/2021

Respondent: Mrs Susan Robins

181 new houses is not sustainable in this relatively small community.
1. The primary school has a one form entry. By far the most convenient secondary school is Ilkley Grammar School, which is already struggling to accommodate children from the village
2. There is one small Co-op and a handful of other small retailers, with few empty units and all of these are small
3. Roads in the village centre are narrow and would struggle to accommodate what would probably be well over 200 extra vehicles.
4. The village is rich in wildlife, including curlew, bats and barn owls, using the several blue and green corridors. The many public footpaths, several of which would be adversely affected by housing development, allow residents to stay healthy and appreciate the beauty of our environment.