Object

Representation ID: 16865

Received: 23/03/2021

Respondent: Avant Homes

Agent: ID Planning

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-Object to the proposed rejection of site IL/044.
-We support the proposed allocation of site IL/044 and adjacent site IL/012 to provide a mix of new housing in a sustainable location.
-IL/044 not assessed as part of a Green Belt Parcel.
-An assessment of both sites IL/012 and IL/044 against Green Belt purposes should be undertaken.
-Distribution of new homes to Ilkley is not sufficient to support its growth and focus as a principal town over the Plan period.
-The release of three sites (two on the eastern site) from the Green Belt is insufficient to ensure the protection of the Green Belt boundary beyond the plan period.
-The distribution to housing to Ilkley should be increased and additional sites should be identified to provide sustainable housing.
-Additional safeguarded land sites should be identified to protect the Green Belt boundary beyond the plan period.
-No known constraints to the physical delivery the site.
-Sites are in flood zone 1 and access could be gained from Skipton Road.
-Development would result in encroachment into the countryside but the Council has recognised there are exceptional circumstances through the release of three sites around the town to meet housing need.