Object

Representation ID: 16732

Received: 24/03/2021

Respondent: Shipley Town Council

Welcome a number of sections (see attached document) relating to reinforcing the importance of Shipley town centre and town centre enhancements and conserving heritage / World Heritage Site.

Conditional support for some proposals - Dockfield Road proposals will need to include local amenities such as local shops, medical and school places; Employment Zone and Business Development Zone - no increase in vehicle movements; and developments will need to demonstrate net biodiversity gain.

However concerns as follows:
- The delivery of 1,200 new homes - more housing can be developed on brownfield and under-utilised sites in the town centre and that the density of housing can be increased to remove the need for the Green Belt and greenfield sites.
- Promoting the town as an important transport hub - reword so that Shipley is an important public transport and active travel hub.
- Shipley Eastern Relief Road - We object to this. All road building leads to an increase in road traffic.

Disappointed by the lack of specific proposals for new walking and cycling infrastructure.

Detailed provision for reducing severance and flow and a description of active travel flows that exist and where new potential can be created is needed.