Object

Representation ID: 16618

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: James N Wright

Objection on the following grounds:

Green Belt - It is the responsibility of Bradford Council to protect the Green Belt and build new housing by maximising the potential of brown field sites and only to consider any infringement on Green Belt in very ‘exceptional circumstances’ and only then after reasonable consultation and agreement with residents in the locality.

Flood risk. Ilkley moor is notorious for its springs and underground water courses - development will add to existing surface water drainage problems.

Traffic issues - as the access roads Wheatley Grove and Ben Rhydding Drive are inadequate for increased traffic and their junctions with Wheatley Lane which are already difficult would become dangerous with increased traffic

Infrastructure - schools and medical centre full / at capacity; inadequate parking at Ben Rhydding Railway Station; A65 bottlenecks; lack of sporting facilities and open space.