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Representation ID: 16688

Received: 22/03/2021

Respondent: Margaret Widdowson

1. Current population is 4,000. Number of new properties seem to increase it by an excessive percentage

2. Over the last 5 years, around 60 new properties have been built. Few are affordable/starter homes. These don’t make economic use of the land due to their size.

3. Increase in population will put pressure on school places. Ilkley Grammar School is over-subscribed.

4. There have been flooding issues in recent years. Building on hill increases flooding lower down as water cannot drain.

5. Removing trees increases flood risks and affects the carbon footprint.

6. Some of the proposes sites are on Green Belt. Loss of open spaces will affect Wharfedale’s character/appeal. Will be less land available for agricultural use and recreation.

7. There is limited public transport available – 3 miles for Ilkley railway station and limited bus services. A65 traffic also goes through village. More cars from additional population is unsustainable.