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Representation ID: 16133

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Mr. & Mrs. J. Round

Development is on Green Belt, in contravention of Government policy. Brownfield sites should be used before Green Belt. Do not believe exceptional circumstances have been demonstrated and all other alternatives considered. Location of the village with fields surrounding it give it its character and makes it attractive. Also:

Access is poor. Will increase traffic on Moor Lane, where speed is already an issue, posing a safety risk.

Public transport is limited. Will increase car journeys with increased noise, congestion and pollution.

Addingham does not have the services to cope with additional houses. Schools (primary and secondary) are over-subscribed

Drainage cannot cope with existing housing, let alone a significant increase. Cannot let the risk of flooding increase further.

Understand new homes are needed. Sites need further consideration so Green Belt is preserved and those with less environmental impact are used. Increase in housing needs to come with new funding for increased services/schools.